For the first time in history, the New York City Council will be headed by an African-American - Adrienne Adams from the Democratic Party won the race for the second most important position in the management of the metropolis, notes the American newspaper The New York Times.
The 61-year-old Queens-born namesake of the city's elected mayor, Eric Adams, managed to secure the support of 32 councilors, even garnering six votes more than the required minimum. According to the newspaper, during the race the future mayor refrained from public support, but in private talks expressed approval for the candidacy of Adrienne Adams.
"I am proud to receive the support and trust of my colleagues to become their chairman. Our coalition is the best for our city. Together we are ready to face the huge challenges we are facing, "the publication quotes the words of the winner of the race.
A formal vote on the candidacy will take place in January following the swearing-in of the new council elected in November, which will become the most inclusive in history. Adams herself has been a member since 2017.
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