The City Council's Republican Caucus experienced heightened tensions following the election of City Council Member David Carr as minority leader on January 28, 2025. Half of the six-member conference attended the meeting, where outgoing minority leader Joe Borelli nominated Carr. However, the other half boycotted the vote and are contesting its validity, seeking intervention from Council Speaker Adrienne Adams. The proceedings highlight internal divisions as some members had hoped for an alternative leader, Joann Ariola. According to caucus bylaws, Carr's seniority played a decisive role in the election outcome.
During the short proceedings, Borelli resigned his minority position and nominated Carr for the role. The three members then all voted for Carr, with the other three not getting a vote.
The vote to elect the leader of the minority conference is three with three absences, none abstaining, pursuant to our bylaws, in the event of a tie, the senior member has the results.
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