The bipartisan coalition of elected leaders backing Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Tier Six proposal wrote a letter to Comptroller Tom DiNapoli today urging to see the issue their way.

“The consequences over time of dismissing this crisis will be deeply painful to citizens and taxpayers – resulting in higher taxes and service cuts – and we urge you to lend your support to Governor Cuomo’s efforts,” the officials, led by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, wrote.

DiNapoli has been the most outspoken opponent of the Tier Six proposal, at least when it comes to elected officials. Labor unions, many of which donated to DiNapoli’s bid for a full term as comptroller, have also come out against the plan, saying it will hurt recruitment.

Though the governor has said he’s virtually alone when it comes to pushing for a new, less generous retirement package for future state workers, he has the backing of the state’s well-financed business lobby.

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