The Mayor argued that some services were simply better done by outside companies.
The Mayor could argue that he knows a lot about police chiefs.
The Mayor also argues that these new officers would be added six months later anyway.
The Mayor argued that the city did not have enough money to create permanent housing for all of those in need.
You don't do it by making them fear deportation the moment they open their mouths, the Mayor argued.
The Mayor has long argued that police can best investigate police.
"Clearly the Mayor and the Chancellor argue they have not been used well in the past," he said.
Education: Mayors have long argued that the city doesn't get its fair share of state money for education.
In his new spending plan, the Mayor argues that the Governor's budget would damage the city.
The mayor has argued in recent weeks with church leaders, after he said they were doing nothing to ease the hardships faced by immigrants.