In 2021, the New Majority NYC was proud to help usher in the city’s first majority-women Council – and even prouder that it was a majority women of color Council. Under the leadership of extraordinary women, the Council has advanced historic progress on housing, workers’ rights, public safety, and equity. That’s why we believe women’s understanding and lived experience should be reflected in the Speaker’s office.
As New York City prepares to elect its next City Council Speaker, we have an opportunity and responsibility to ensure that the next person leading the Council reflects the diversity, strength and experiences of the people of this city. That means it is more important than ever before for the next Speaker to be a woman, and more importantly, a woman of color.
Over the last decade, women of color have redefined leadership in City Hall. Their presence has transformed the Council and, by extension, our city. They’ve brought new perspectives, fought for long-overlooked communities, and shown that a deep understanding of the challenges facing working New Yorkers is exactly the kind of leadership our city needs…