Councilwoman Julie Menin said Wednesday she’s locked up a “super majority” in her bid to become the next speaker of the City Council.
Menin, a Manhattan Democrat who has positioned herself as a moderate in contrast to the incoming socialist mayor , said Wednesday that she has secured support from a diverse slate of 36 lawmakers from Yusuf Salaam to Big Apple Republicans.
“I am honored and humbled by the trust and faith that my colleagues have put in me to lead the City Council as a force of action for New York families,” Menin said.
Julie Menin, D-Manhattan, is expected to be a moderating force. LP Media
“With this broad five borough coalition, we stand ready to partner with Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s administration and deliver on a shared agenda that makes New York more affordable thro

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