 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE HON. YDANIS RODRIGUEZCITY HALL NEW YORK, NY 10007(212) 788-7053 *** Press Release*** January 8th, 2013 Contact: Russell Murphy (917) 584-9574 _____________________________________________________________________________________ COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ ON HISTORIC ELECTION OF MELISSA MARK-VIVERITO AS SPEAKER New York, NY--With the historic election of Melissa Mark-Viverito to City Council Speaker, Council Member Rodriguez had this to say: "We have made history today. We elected the first Latina speaker in the history of the City Council, but we also elected someone who has strong progressive values, cares for social justice and is unafraid to fight on behalf of all New Yorkers. Melissa Mark-Viverito has demonstrated exemplary character, leadership and drive during her time as an elected official and will use these traits to take the council to new heights in developing a more inclusive city for our most vulnerable citizens. I am overjoyed at her election to this position and am confident NYC will see expansions in our middle class, strong oversight of city agencies and balanced and on time budgets that put the neediest first."
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