Brad Lander

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/brad-lander

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Brad Lander born?July 8, 1969
2. What is the current position?45th New York City Comptroller, assumed office January 1, 2022
3. What is the political affiliation?Progressive member of the Democratic Party

Comptroller: An elected or appointed official responsible for auditing and managing the financial accounts of a government entity.
Progressive Politics: A political ideology advocating for social justice, economic equality, and government intervention to address societal problems.
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV): An electoral system where voters rank candidates in order of preference, used to elect candidates who achieve a majority.
Fiscal Responsibility: The practice of managing public finances in a prudent and accountable manner, ensuring long-term economic stability.