US EditionJulie Menin says she's secured enough votes to be next NYC Council speaker
Julie Menin secured commitments from 36 council members, surpassing the 26-vote majority, with backing from major labor unions to advance working families' priorities.
- At a Nov. 25 hearing, Julie Menin said she has public commitments from 36 current and incoming Council members, a supermajority exceeding the 26 votes needed, with the official vote set for Jan. 7.
- Building a five-borough coalition, Menin attracted major labor unions including the Hotel & Gaming Trades Council, 32BJ SEIU, United Federation of Teachers, and New York City District Council of Carpenters to prevent neighborhood displacement.
- Selvena Brooks-Powers conceded and congratulated Menin, while Christopher Marte pledged support as Crystal Hudson emerged with 1199SEIU backing just before Menin declared a supermajority.
- The speaker controls what legislation reaches the floor and negotiates the city's roughly 120 billion dollar budget, supporting bills like the No More 24 Act and Intro 1096.
- Seen as a potential check on the incoming mayor, Menin could moderate the next administration while maintaining her coalition amid Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's team staying neutral before the Jan. 7 vote.
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Jewish moderate Julie Menin claims majority support in bid for NYC Council speaker
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Julie Menin claims victory in NYC Council speaker race with more than 65% support
NEW YORK — Manhattan Councilwoman Julie Menin claimed victory Wednesday in the City Council speaker’s race after securing commitments of support from a supermajority of her colleagues, putting an early end to the contest and teeing up potential tensions with…
Jewish moderate Julie Menin claims victory as next City Council speaker
Julie Menin, a Jewish New York City Councilwoman in Manhattan, declared victory on Wednesday in the race for council speaker, positioning herself as a potential moderating influence on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s progressive agenda.
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