"I am honored to have received the nomination to join my colleague, Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson as co-chairs of the City Council Women's Caucus. We are a group of dynamic women and compassionate advocates that have produced some of the city's most effective legislation on women's and gender equity issues. It has been rewarding, productive, and empowering to learn and legislate alongside my sisters in the City Council. I look forward to working with this prolific caucus to make New York City a true champion of the rights of women and gender minorities!"
said Council Member Farah N. Louis
.
"When I am in my district or at City Hall, I am reminded of the incredible women trailblazers that paved the way for me to be in elected office. As we celebrate
Women`s HERstory Month
and one hundred years since the passage of the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote, it is a reminder that there is still more work to be done. I am honored for the opportunity to work with my colleague, Council Member Louis to continue to advance legislation and policies to promote gender equity, and I want to thank the dynamic women of the caucus for their support,"
said Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson.