February 28th 2025.
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has announced her intention to run for mayor in the upcoming election. In an interview with Gothamist, Adams expressed her concerns about the current state of City Hall and her desire to bring change as the first woman mayor of New York City.
Adams, who would also be the first Black woman and City Council speaker to hold the top-elected seat, has officially filed paperwork with New York City's Campaign Finance Board to form a campaign committee. However, she is still considering her final decision and will wait until next week to make an official announcement. She is expected to deliver the "State of the City" address on March 4.
In the interview, Adams shared that she did not plan on running for mayor, but she believes that someone needs to be the "soul of the city" during this chaotic and uncertain time. Her possible bid for mayor comes amid tension with the current mayor, Eric Adams (no relation). Along with other city leaders, she has called for his resignation due to a corruption scandal.
If she does join the race, Adams will be up against a qualified and competitive field of candidates, including City Comptroller Brad Lander, former comptroller Scott Stringer, Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, Queens state senator Jessica Ramos, and Brooklyn state senator Zellnor Myrie. There have also been rumors of former disgraced New York Governor Andrew Cuomo considering a return to politics and running for mayor.
A recent poll by the Honan Strategy Group showed that Cuomo currently holds a significant lead in the Democratic primary race at 38%. Mamdani follows with 12%, and Mayor Adams is in third at 10%. However, Adams only received 2% of support in the survey. This news comes after it was announced that Eric Adams' close associate, Kaz Daughtry, has been chosen for a top public safety position, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.
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