Adrienne Adams delivered her last State of the City address as Council Speaker with highlights of her tenure and a vision for NYC's future. She stressed the need for strong leadership capable of confronting federal issues, especially in the face of Donald Trump's influence. Adams criticized Mayor Eric Adams's leadership and his absence from the event, asserting her commitment to collaborative governance and effective solutions for the city's biggest challenges. With a likely bid for mayor on the horizon, she framed her approach as one that prioritizes New Yorkers' needs over political differences.
During my time in office, I've been labeled as a moderate' in people's attempt to make sense of who I am, the speaker said. How we gauge policy solutions should be based on their effectiveness in improving the lives of New Yorkers.
She insisted the city desperately needs a leader who can take on President Donald Trump, something she has made clear she does not think Mayor Eric Adams is equipped to do.
That's how I've led, and how we've successfully responded to some of our city's greatest challenges. We can find common ground if we choose to listen and work towards solutions together.
Adrienne Adams emphasized her governing philosophy: not letting political disagreements stand in the way of working together to find policy solutions for the city's most pressing issues.
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