Betsy Gotbaum
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"Elisabeth A. "Betsy" Gotbaum" was the New York City Public Advocate. She was elected as Public Advocate for New York City in 2001, and reelected in 2005. She is the third woman elected to a citywide post in NYC history. The other two were Carol Bellamy, who served as City Council President from 1978-1985, and Elizabeth Holtzman, who served as Comptroller from 1990-1993. She is a Democratic Party (United States)/Democrat.

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I don't understand why in the world Jay would say that I downplay the office. I think it's an extremely important office.

Unfortunately, the number of recruits now assigned as principals is not impressive.

I have a whole lot of other things I want to do in the next four years, but you know what? I am so excited, I am so pleased and I wanna thank you all again for a wonderful, wonderful victory.

The results show my message and what I do for New Yorkers are what people want in this city.

I always think you can do better, ... and I'm looking forward to in my next four years increasing the role of this office and making it into what I believe it can be and what I've always said it can be.