In a significant development, outgoing Mayor Eric Adams has officially endorsed moderate Councilmember Julie Menin as the next City Council speaker. The endorsement comes a day after Menin announced she had secured enough support among her colleagues to secure the position.
Menin's ascension to the speakership is seen as an opportunity for her to exert influence over the city's budget and legislation, particularly on issues such as affordability. As the most expensive city in the United States, affordability has become a pressing concern for New Yorkers.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani acknowledged Menin as the next speaker during a press conference, stating that he shares her "excitement at fulfilling the shared agenda of affordability." The agenda includes measures such as universal childcare, affordable housing, and reducing costs for residents.
Mamdani's comments were met with mixed reactions from observers. Some saw his endorsement as an attempt to build bridges between the executive and legislative branches, while others noted that Menin could potentially act as a check on Mamdani's democratic socialist goals.
Despite this, both Mamdani and Menin expressed enthusiasm for working together to enact key policies. In a statement, Menin praised Mamdani's call, looking forward to their future partnership on issues such as universal childcare and affordable housing.
However, not all of Mamdani's campaign promises have been met with support from his peers. Brooklyn Councilmember Crystal Hudson, who supported Mamdani's campaign, was notably snubbed by the incoming mayor-elect.
The speakership will also bring new dynamics to the negotiations over the city's budget and legislation. With current Speaker Adrienne Adams frequently at odds with Mayor Eric Adams over the past four years, Menin's ascension raises questions about how this relationship will play out under her leadership.
As the City Council prepares for its next session, one thing is clear: affordability will be a top priority.
Menin's ascension to the speakership is seen as an opportunity for her to exert influence over the city's budget and legislation, particularly on issues such as affordability. As the most expensive city in the United States, affordability has become a pressing concern for New Yorkers.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani acknowledged Menin as the next speaker during a press conference, stating that he shares her "excitement at fulfilling the shared agenda of affordability." The agenda includes measures such as universal childcare, affordable housing, and reducing costs for residents.
Mamdani's comments were met with mixed reactions from observers. Some saw his endorsement as an attempt to build bridges between the executive and legislative branches, while others noted that Menin could potentially act as a check on Mamdani's democratic socialist goals.
Despite this, both Mamdani and Menin expressed enthusiasm for working together to enact key policies. In a statement, Menin praised Mamdani's call, looking forward to their future partnership on issues such as universal childcare and affordable housing.
However, not all of Mamdani's campaign promises have been met with support from his peers. Brooklyn Councilmember Crystal Hudson, who supported Mamdani's campaign, was notably snubbed by the incoming mayor-elect.
The speakership will also bring new dynamics to the negotiations over the city's budget and legislation. With current Speaker Adrienne Adams frequently at odds with Mayor Eric Adams over the past four years, Menin's ascension raises questions about how this relationship will play out under her leadership.
As the City Council prepares for its next session, one thing is clear: affordability will be a top priority.
... outgoing mayor Eric Adams just endorsed Julie Menin to be the new city council speaker and it sounds like she's gonna have a lot of power over budget and laws, especially on stuff that affects affordability, which is like, super important for NYC because we're literally one of the most expensive cities in the US 
Think about it, folks... if you've been playing it safe for too long, you might miss out on opportunities that could change the game for you. And let's be real, who doesn't want more affordable childcare? 
It's not just about numbers; it's about building a better life for ourselves and our communities.
The key takeaway here? Sometimes taking a chance on someone with similar goals can lead to amazing outcomes – even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone. So, take a page from Julie Menin's playbook and think outside those familiar boundaries... you never know what you might discover!
? It feels like just yesterday we were talking about Eric Adams' campaign and now he's endorsing Julie Menin to be the speaker. And let me tell you, it's all about affordability these days. I remember when affordable housing wasn't even a thing 
. Now, it's like every single one of our elected officials is promising to solve this problem. But, I guess that's progress, right? 
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. One minute it's Eric Adams, the next it's Zohran Mamdani, and now Julie Menin is taking over. I guess that's just life in New York City 
! I think she'll do an amazing job bringing people together to tackle those huge affordability issues 
. And I love how Eric Adams endorsed her - it's all about building bridges and working together, you know? 
Plus, with universal childcare and affordable housing on the agenda, this city is gonna be even better for families 
. Can't wait to see what she does next! 
. I mean, universal childcare sounds great and all, but what about the cost? How's she planning to pay for it? 
I mean, no one wants a socialist mayor-elect dictating their lives, but at the same time, we can't have our budgets get completely out of whack either... 
I'm so stoked to see Julie Menin taking on the role of Speaker! It's like she's got a green light to make some real changes happen in NYC 
. The focus on universal childcare and affordable housing is exactly what we need right now. As someone who's all about living a mindful life, I'm excited to see how Menin's agenda aligns with my own values of self-care and community well-being 
. It's going to be interesting to see how the negotiations over the budget and legislation play out under her leadership... hopefully it's more collaborative than confrontational 
I think it's cool that Menin is getting the speakership now, she can definitely make a big difference with affordability and all that stuff 
. But on the other hand, some of Mamdani's promises didn't go over well with people like Hudson... it's gonna be interesting to see how it all plays out 
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. Now we'll have to see how this plays out with the budget and legislation, 'cause affordability is literally the top of everyone's mind right now 
. And honestly, it's about time we saw some progress on these issues... NYC is literally one of the most expensive places to live in the US right now 
Will Menin really be able to keep an eye on costs without getting too cozy with Mamdani? And btw, is it weird that Hudson got snubbed after supporting the candidate? 
And what about all the other issues that aren't being mentioned? I'm still waiting for a real plan from Zohran Mamdani... 
but at the same time, I'm not sure how it's gonna play out with Zohran Mamdani's democratic socialist goals 
. However, will she be able to work with Mayor-elect Mamdani without any drama? 
. One thing is for sure, it's gonna be a wild ride 
. On a positive note, though, I'm all for universal childcare and affordable housing – that sounds like some real change 
. But let's keep an eye on how this all goes down, 'cause in politics, you never know what's gonna happen next 