New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. today issued the following statement concerning the death of Phil Reed, who served on the New York City Council from 1998 to 2005:

“I am saddened to learn of the death of my former colleague in government Phil Reed. Phil was a man of exceptional conviction, and I was always grateful for the opportunity to work with him to improve the lives of so many New Yorkers. Whether it was to address steep childhood asthma rates or create more affordable housing, Phil brought an unmatched passion to any task at hand. He was a true New York City leader.”

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