"Manhattan City Council Member Julie Menin appears poised to become the second-most powerful elected official in New York City. If so, her budgetary power, reputation as a political moderate, and influence over zoning are all factors incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani will need to contend with either contentiously or cooperatively. Menin announced just before Thanksgiving that she had secured enough votes to become the next City Council speaker when the city's legislature convenes on Jan. 7,"
"Those concerned about Mamdani's democratic socialist platform can take heart in knowing that Menin is a much more moderate elected official, and could serve as the bulwark the city needs to check Mamdani's actions and prevent him from overreaching his power. In short, she is the right person for the right job at the right time. The City Council speaker's role is critical. As head of the chamber, the speaker sets the legislative agenda and, most importantly, works closely with the mayor on hammering out"
Julie Menin secured enough votes to become City Council speaker when the council convenes Jan. 7, a week after Mayor Zohran Mamdani is sworn in. Her budgetary authority, zoning influence, and moderate reputation position her to shape or check the incoming mayor's agenda. Mayor-elect Mamdani has proposed rent freezes for stabilized apartments, free universal childcare, a fare-free bus system, and a new Department of Community Safety shifting duties from the NYPD. Menin can negotiate and fund programs while protecting the city's $116 billion budget and preventing further tax-base burdens. She brings management experience from chairing Manhattan Community Board 1.
Read at www.amny.com
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