City Council legislation that would significantly expand the body’s say over mayoral appointments to top commissioner posts advanced one step closer to
that would significantly expand the body’s say over mayoral appointments to top commissioner posts advanced one step closer to becoming law Tuesday morning with Mayor Eric Adams declining to veto the measure by a July 8 deadline.by an overwhelming 46 to 4 vote margin last month, would give the chamber the power to approve or deny more of the mayor’s appointments to lead city agencies — like the Departments of Social Services and Buildings.
Council leadership has openly accused the administration of launching the commission solely for the purpose of blocking the legislation. But the mayor and his top aides have bristled at the accusation, arguing instead that they formed the panel in response to community concerns about the council’s handling of public safety legislation and the city’s finances.
Mayoral spokesperson Liz Garcia, in a statement, said the legislation represents one of the “few areas” where City Hall and the council disagree.
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