Mayor Fiorello La Guardia appeals to New Yorkers for help improving the local economy

The Mayor of New York City emphasizes his duty to protect the city despite political opposition. He addresses the significant debt inherited from previous administrations and outlines a plan to reduce taxpayer burden by eliminating inefficiencies and passing an economy bill. The Mayor calls for public support to implement these changes and restore order.

What is the primary responsibility of the Mayor of New York City as mentioned in the address?

• To increase the city's population

• To reduce the number of tourists

• To build more skyscrapers

• To protect and save the city

What financial issue does the Mayor highlight as a challenge inherited from previous administrations?

• Lack of public transportation

• High unemployment rate

• Staggering city debt

• Insufficient housing

What action does the Mayor propose to improve the efficiency of the city's administration?

• Build new offices

• Increase taxes

• Hire more employees

• Eliminate payroll parasites

According to the Mayor, what is necessary to lessen the taxpayer's burden?

• Raise property taxes

• Reduce city workforce

• Improve administrative efficiency

• Increase city services

What does the Mayor seek from the public to help pass the economy bill?

• New policy suggestions

• Volunteers for city projects

• Public support

• Financial donations