(Brooklyn, NY): On Friday afternoon, Queens Democratic Councilmember Adrienne Adams showed that she's secured the votes to become the next NYC Council Speaker.
Adams, who represents CD 28 in Southeast Queens (Jamaica, Richmond Hill, Rochdale Village, South Ozone Park), is poised to become both the first Black Speaker and first Black female Speaker in NYC Council history.
Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn issued the following statement in support of Adrienne Adams:
"Adrienne Adams has the support needed to become NYC Council speaker, and I am proud to stand with her. With the most diverse council yet, a qualified woman of color is the best choice to lead us toward an equitable recovery. Adams will get the job done."
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