Gerald Beeson defends Ken Griffin and Citadel's contributions to New York City

9 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 26

Beeson highlighted Citadel's planned $6 billion redevelopment of 350 Park Avenue, which could create 6,000 construction and 15,000 permanent jobs in Midtown.
He noted Citadel employees have paid nearly $2.3 billion in city and state taxes over five years, and Griffin has donated $650 million to New York charities.
Beeson criticized Mayor Mamdani's public targeting of Griffin amid calls for a pied-à-terre tax, arguing such attacks unfairly stigmatize wealthy individuals and their civic contributions.

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