New York (WRGB) — Gov. Hochul announced former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams will join her on the ballot this year as New York’s next Lieutenant Governor.

Adams, a lifelong New Yorker and Queens native, previously served as Speaker of the New York City Council, where she focused on affordability, housing, public safety, and investments in children and families.

In a statement, Governor Hochul said she chose Adams as a governing partner who will fight for New York families amid ongoing political challenges.

I’m grateful to begin building the next chapter of New York’s future with Adrienne Adams, our next Lieutenant Governor. Raised by two union workers, Adrienne knows what it means to work hard and stand up for those who need it most. That’s why as New York City Council speaker, she led the charge to protect families, make housing more affordable, invest in our children, and stand up to anyone who seeks to harm our City. As Donald Trump attacks this state relentlessly and Bruce Blakeman bends the knee before him, I need a fighter in my corner who’ll stand strong for New York families. Adrienne Adams is that fighter.Adrienne and I are no strangers to rolling up our sleeves and getting results for working New Yorkers. Together, we’re going to continue investing in public safety, bringing costs down, and making this state a place where all families can thrive.

In her own statement, Adams said she is honored to join Governor Hochul and pledged to continue advocating for affordability, child care, and public safety, stating:

I am honored to stand side by side with Governor Kathy Hochul in her fight for a safe, affordable, and resilient New York. As NYC Council Speaker, I spent every day working to find common ground on affordable housing, child care, and lowering costs for New Yorkers struggling to get by. We made progress, but there’s more work to do – and with Governor Kathy Hochul’s leadership, we’re going to get it done together.There’s too much on the line for us to let Donald Trump raise costs, rip away child care, and wage war on New York families – and Governor Hochul and I are ready for this fight. Let’s get to work.

Adams was raised in Hollis, Queens, by parents who worked union jobs and continues to live in Southeast Queens today. During her tenure as City Council Speaker, she played a leading role in expanding housing affordability, strengthening the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), investing in early childhood education, and addressing hate crimes.

She also focused on public safety and healthcare access across all five boroughs, securing funding and resources aimed at making New York City’s streets and subways safer.

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In the release, Governor Hochul said Adams’ record aligns with her own approach to governing.