NEW YORK CITY – New York City councilmember Julie Menin says she’s secured enough votes to become the next speaker of the City Council.
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Menin is a Democrat that represents the Upper East Side. She has positioned herself as a moderate in contrast to the incoming Democratic socialist mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Menin says she has secured support from a diverse slate of 36 lawmakers, from progressive Yusef Salaam to Big Apple Republicans.
What they’re saying:
In a statement, Menin said, in part, “I am honored and humbled by the trust and faith that my colleagues have put in me to lead the City Council as a force of action for New York families. With this broad five borough coalition, we stand ready to partner with Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s administration and deliver on a shared agenda that makes New York more affordable through universal childcare, lowers rent and healthcare costs, and ensures that families across the City can do more than just get by,”