John M Chell

#CHELL2029 NYC MAYOR. NYPD Chief of Dept. (Ret). “Trusted NYC voice with operational experience and leadership credibility.” 🇺🇸💪

[John M Chell @JohnMChell]

I’m a registered Independent—no party, no labels.
Right down the middle. Call it purple if you want.
To me, it’s simple: what’s right is right, and what’s wrong is wrong.

I’m retired. I live a simple life. I don’t have to do this.
But I love this city—and I gave nearly 32 years to it.
So what’s another 8 if it means helping course-correct?

Maybe this is a Hail Mary. I’m a wildcard.
But I’ve got nothing to lose—and everything to gain for this great metropolis NYC.

I won’t be controlled.
I don’t subscribe to the status quo or political norms.
That’s part of how we got here.

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
And there’s never a wrong time to do the right thing.
#Chell2029
@GOPStatenIsland @DemocratsSI @nypost @ViralNewsNYC @FoxNews @NEWSMAX @DrPhil

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@JustinBrannan Justin bet you a beer at the spot - the Dems screw this up. Hopefully not - I want my kids tuition paid off and those windmills to lower my electric bills. See you for the holidays on that favorite ave of ours.

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@JustinBrannan What a repudiation. Now let’s see what my friends from the DNC have. Historically- nothing.

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@LincolnRestler @SpeakerMenin When you say non- violent, can you explain that to us tax payers.

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If you want change, then vote for the change you seek.

Get out and vote, everyone!

If you choose to stay home, you forfeit your right to complain about the results and the state of our city and country.

Remember — elections have serious consequences.

Good day to all…

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@SquarePegDem Your failures in public office have become the burden of countless New Yorkers. You had your chance to lead, and you failed. Sit this one out.

Good night, Mikey….

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This is why. See you all on the debate stage…

Everyone loves an underdog with a message—you know, the purple people. Right in the middle.

You see, I’m not running for a career. I’m running to course-correct this city. Common sense will dictate. Thus, I can be honest with New Yorkers and say the quiet part out loud.

Have a great day, everyone…

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@DRichardsQNS Could not agree more. What is your diagnosis of the issue for our children?

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Sure, Michael. I got hurt in the line of duty, was deemed disabled, and retired after 32 years of service.

Now, let’s talk about your eight years in Albany.

Before you lecture me about my career, perhaps you can explain that record to the taxpayers and businesses of New York.

You had eight years to help shape this state. How’d that work out? Beat it…

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Hey Chat - who should I vote for tomorrow? Show me a report card for NYC - the last 5 years and what party has been in control?

NYC: 5-YEAR REPORT CARD (2021–2026)

WHO’S BEEN IN CHARGE?
🔵 DEMOCRATS — City Hall & City Council ✅

Indicator
5-Year Trend
🏠 Rent
🔴 UP sharply
⚡ Utilities
🔴 UP 37%*
🛒 Groceries
🔴 UP 27%*
💰 City Budget
🔴 UP 27%
📉 Budget Deficits
🔴 Billions projected
🏘️ Housing Availability
🔴 WORSE
⛺ Homelessness
🔴 UP
🚲 E-Bikes / Street Safety
🟡 Safety concerns persist
🔫 Murders & Shootings
🟢 DOWN significantly
🚔 Overall Crime
🟡 MIXED
🚇 Mass Transit
🟡 MIXED
💼 Employment
🟡 MIXED
🏙️ Quality of Life

Isn’t this the definition of insanity?

Final Grade: F

@nypost @sidrosenberg19 @NYCCouncil @SpeakerMenin @MarkLevineNYC

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Jim McDonnell is probably the most experienced law enforcement officials in our country. His professional integrity is one of his many great virtues that has propelled him to over 40 years in public safety - Done it well!

The mayoral candidate is just smearing the Chief because she wants to validate replacing him. Vote YES to @KarenBassLA

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We ended 2022 up about 25% (bail reform delay with Covid)

In 2023, we broke even. In 2024 and 2025, we were down a few points.

Persons shot and homicides saw large decreases after 2021.

All the DAs worked extremely hard with our team to adjust to the bail reform law changes. They didn’t make the laws; they had to adjust to the new laws. We all had to amongst other hurdles.

@BronxDAClark @QueensDAKatz @ManhattanDA @BrooklynDA @StatenIslandDA

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StreetsblogNYC, or as I call you, StreetGarbageNYC:

Before referencing me, perhaps you should reach out and ask a few questions. I guess you forgot that part of journalism.

First: Do you know why pursuits were statistically higher? No clue, do you? Please share your research. I’d love to see it.

Second: Those policy changes you reference — who actually wrote the new pursuit policy? Again, no clue, do you?

Lastly: Burglary qualified for a pursuit under the previous policy, and it still qualifies today. So perhaps you should find a better example.

A little research and fact-checking go a long way.

Thank you, @StreetsGarbageNYC.

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Sal the real question aside from what you are pointing out is the following. Why the drastic rise? Then what are the prosecution rates? Are the consequences or lack there of the issue? Could you imagine a city where if you intentionally assault a cop it’s mandatory jail time. That would put an end to this.

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@david_sivella @nypost @Gothamist @politico @CityAndStateNY @NYDailyNews @NY1 @NYCMayor I don’t disagree- I just don’t like bringing families in.

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Not sure about the stable home opinion. I worked closely with Success Academy and many of these kids came from troubling homes. I think challenging kids, holding them accountable is why they do so well. Feeling bad for them and constant excuses by elected officials is not helping anyone.

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@AlbaneseNYC @MarkLevineNYC @bradlander It’s not the teachers for sure. But at 41k per and substandard reading and math scores while promoting failing kids is the issue of administrators. Failing a child forward just damages the child for life. Why are charter schools performing better?

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@RajaAzadGul Ty sir.

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@RuthlessNY2000 Thank You! its simple don't complicate issues for political gain.

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As it relates to ICE, reinstate 287(g) immediately and allow ICE access to detention facilities to identify migrants with violent criminal histories or who pose serious public safety threats. Let the NYPD communicate with ICE. We are looking for bad people to keep good people safe.

As for financial support, assistance should be limited while well-intentioned migrants are given a reasonable path and sufficient time to pursue legal status and, ultimately, citizenship. We cannot afford to provide perpetual free benefits to the hundreds of thousands who have entered our city.

There are many more areas to fix, all of which should combine benevolence with expectations and accountability.