Curtis Sliwa's Political Evolution Traced from Guardian Angels Founder to NYC Mayoral Candidate
Curtis Sliwa, born in 1954 in Brooklyn, New York, is a prominent figure known for founding the Guardian Angels in 1979, a volunteer crime-prevention patrol group. Initially gaining recognition as a street-level activist, Sliwa later transitioned into a career as a conservative radio host on 710 WOR and a perennial candidate for Mayor of New York City. He is a member of the Republican Party and also runs under the Protect Animals Party line, reflecting his focus on animal welfare. Sliwa's political identity is rooted in an 'outsider credibility' that questions government as a 'cure-all.' His career trajectory has moved from direct action through the Guardian Angels to media and electoral politics, with each phase building on the legitimacy of the previous one. He has run for NYC Mayor in 2021 and 2025, positioning himself as a conservative alternative. 
