Get your act together says John Liu

      Representative for District 20, John Liu has served on the New York City Council since 2001. Earlier this year he announced that he would be running for New York City Comptroller. Raising more than his competitors, Liu started the race with $3million in his pocket.

    Now, he has the city's money in his pockets as the newly elected New York City Comptroller and first Asian American to fill the post.

    The comptroller, or as it is more affectionately known as, the city's watch dog, is responsible for keeping an eye on the finances and performance of city agencies among other duties.

    Liu certainly has his work cut out for himself for the next four years as comptroller. Here in an interview with Brian Lehrer, he talks about individuals demanding more from public officials and his vision for the future and like President Obama, he calls for change.

John Liu on WNYC