There’s a new face ready to take on corrupt Eric Adams. According to reports, NYC ‘c Council SPeaker Adrienne Adams announced her Mayoral candidacy yesterday in an effort to unseat Adams amid numerous allegations of corruption.
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A big first may be on the horizon if Adams wins. According to a Wednesday announcement, council speaker Adrienne Adams (no relation to the Mayor) has announced her candidacy in hopes of defeating Adams in the upcoming election.
“New Yorkers can’t afford to live here, City Hall is in chaos, and Donald Trump is corrupting our city’s independence,” she said announcing her mayoral run.
“It’s time to stand up. I never planned to run for Mayor, but I’m not giving up on New York City,” she added in a statement first shared with Politico.
“Our city deserves a leader that serves its people first and always, not someone focused on themselves and their political interests,” she said in a Wednesday statement.
“I’m a public servant, mother, Queens girl and I’m running for Mayor. No drama, no nonsense—just my commitment to leading with competence and integrity.”