A Statement From Public Advocate Letitia James On Melissa Mark-Viverito

Public Advocate Letitia James released the following statement on Melissa Mark-Viverito:

“I am delighted Melissa has secured enough votes to be our next City Council Speaker. She and I worked tirelessly over the last eight years to bring about progressive solutions to New Yorkers’ plight for affordable housing, education reform and the implementation of stop and frisk. I have gotten to know Melissa and I know that she will work day and night to democratize the Council and create both consensus and progress. I look forward to continuing our partnership in advancing the people’s agenda.”

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