Liam McCabe

Liam McCabe

Republican Party

Education

Bachelor's

St. Francis College

Personal

Profession

Consultant

Contact

Personal website

Liam McCabe was a Republican candidate for District 43 representative on the New York City Council in New York. He was defeated in the primary election on September 12, 2017.

Biography

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McCabe graduated from St. Francis College. His experience includes work as the founder and CEO of the consulting firm Steeplechase Strategies and service as the founder of the Willie McCabe Memorial 5K Run.

Elections

2017

See also: Mayoral election in New York, New York (2017) and Municipal elections in New York, New York (2017)

John Quaglione defeated Liam McCabe, Robert Capano, and Lucretia Regina-Potter in the Republican primary for the District 43 seat on the New York City Council.

New York City Council, District 43 Republican Primary Election, 2017
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
John Quaglione	47.01%	1,865
Liam McCabe	33.22%	1,318
Robert Capano	14.60%	579
Lucretia Regina-Potter	4.59%	182
Write-in votes	0.58%	23
Total Votes		3,967
Source: New York City Board of Elections, "2017 Primary: Certified Results," accessed September 28, 2017

Campaign themes

2017

McCabe's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“	MTA Accountability As a City Council Member, Liam will hold the MTA accountable for insufficient, inadequate service and price gouging. The MTA is out of control because it has no accountability. We can bring accountability by making MTA board positions elected, not appointed. The MTA is backlogged by bureaucracy Repairs are slow, expensive and inconvenient The 'Bay Ridge Ave R train station is closing for 6 months with no relief planned for commuters TIME TO HOLD THE MTA ACCOUNTABLE As a citizen, Liam McCabe has already begun this fight on your behalf by co-sponsoring a petition with Republican Leader Ray Denaro to require MTA Board Members to earn their seats by election, rather than appointment, giving our neighborhoods control Illegal Home Conversions Illegal home conversions are tearing at the seams of our neighborhoods and drastically degrading the character of the places we call home. Homes zoned for single and two families are being converted into multiple illegal Single Room Occupancies in Dyker Heights and throughout the district What’s the problem with illegal home conversions? Dangerous construction practices make structures unsafe Fire hazards and public health risks Eroding property values and quality of life Overcrowding schools Maxing out resources like sanitation and emergency services TIME TO STOP ILLEGAL HOME CONVERSIONS BEFORE THEY DESTROY OUR NEIGHBORHOODS What will Liam do on the City Council to stop illegal home conversions? Bring the Department of Sanitation, the FDNY, the Department of Buildings, the Administration for Children’s Services, Department of Environmental Protection, and other agencies together to discuss how to meet the needs of business owners and residents neighborhoods with illegal conversions. Make it a priority to work with community leaders, the New York City Environmental Control Board, and other agencies to stop illegal home conversions. Push government agencies to look closely at tax records so that landlords of illegally converted buildings who are evading taxes by lying about number of tenants and income are prosecuted and operations are shut down. Quality of Life We pay a lot of money and give a lot of heart to live in and be part of the fabric of New York City. There is no reason that we should settle for a lower quality of life at a higher cost in taxes and hidden fees. Some of the things we 'settle for' as New Yorkers are: Package stealing, graffiti, and litter Trespassing Excessive ticketing Impossible parking 'Gotcha Ticketing' Liam promises to fight for the rights of homeowners, renters, and their families who must be able to feel safe and comfortable in their homes and neighborhoods. How can Liam create parking spaces and improve every day quality of life in our neighborhoods? Get the City to eliminate non-working fire hydrants to free up parking spaces Put tougher restrictions on commercial vehicle parking on residential blocks Create parking spaces out of currently unused street space in high volume areas Limit alternate side parking regulations It should not be hard to come home at the end of the day. Liam will make sure that it’s not. Education Liam McCabe believes that all parents must have the right to access the best possible education for their children, from Universal Pre-K through High School. Liam is a public school parent of a middle schooler and high schooler who knows the system and the struggles of teachers, parents and students. Our future is only as strong as our children and the schools that prepare them. Liam is ready to Give all parents and all children access to what they need to succeed in school Protect our schools Work to channel appropriate resources to all district schools Streamline the delivery of support services to schools Ensure that accessibility for students with special needs Crime The 43rd Council District is a district made up of family communities with a rich, long history of participating in the vitality and character of Brooklyn. Recent crimes like the 2016 murder in Owls Head Park have shaken the community. We cannot allow an administration that is complacent to crime and that puts our neighbors at risk. Liam is a graduate of the Citizens Police Academy, so he understands better than most how important community relations with local precincts is. TIME TO PROTECT OUR NEIGHBORHOODS How can Liam McCabe help make our neighborhoods safer? Protect individuals and families in our district by supporting local precincts and community policing Bring resources to our neighborhoods that keep our streets, parks, and subways safe Support outreach and intervention to keep drug abuse and drug trafficking off our streets and away from our children Introduce youth programs and addiction prevention and recovery programs Work with resources and agencies to help support a safer community Hold fellow Councilmembers accountable for failing to attend critical Council hearings on homelessness, crime, and health Liam has great respect for the NYPD and will not handcuff the very people who are trying to keep us safe, which has become one of the hallmarks of the current Mayor’s administration. Jobs & Economic Development From Bay Ridge to Bath Beach, businesses are working hard to grow and to serve our community. Our neighborhoods have a lot to gain and a lot to give, which is why he also is also committed to protecting job creation, job placement, and job security. Liam will work directly with City government to make sure that the job seekers in our district have access to the tools, opportunities and services that they need and deserve. What can businesses and job seekers expect from Liam McCabe? Work hard to support our thriving business community Take on unfair regulations and excessive fines that weigh down the entrepreneurial spirit of hardworking Brooklyn business owners Even the playing field for everyone who is trying to succeed and to maintain their success Support local BIDs Organize community job fairs Support programs to partner schools and students with employers and career opportunities Hold the Mayor and the City Council accountable to make sure community interests – and not the political classes – are put first Parks Our neighborhoods' beautiful parks are one of the many reasons so many people love this area, but recently the parks have slowly fallen into disrepair and filth. What does Liam want to do to improve on our parks? Work to build at least one more dog run in the district and improve the two that are already here Encourage community groups who help to beautify our parks Rebuild the bocce ball court in McKinley Park With Liam’s comprehensive vision for District 43, he will keep our neighborhoods’ rich history alive, protect their character, and secure their future for all who call the district home.	”
—Liam McCabe's campaign website, (2017)

Endorsements

2017

McCabe received endorsements from the following in 2017:

• Brooklyn Tea Party
• Brooklyn Young Republicans
• Emerald Society of Con Edison NYC Local 1-2
• Fordham University Republicans
• National Latino Officers Association
• Former New York Assemblywoman Florence Sullivan
• New York City Councilman Eric Ulrich

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See also

New York, New York	New York	Municipal government	Other local coverage

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