Sentences with phrase «facing city council speaker»

Facing City Council speaker Christine Quinn, who was well respected in the real estate industry and considered Bloomberg's heir - apparent, de Blasio took his «tale of two cities» platform and positioned himself as a populist willing to take on income inequality.

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's first - year agenda has faced next to no resistance in the City Council, a feat some say is inextricably linked to his successful effort to install his choice for council speaker, Melissa Mark - ViCouncil, a feat some say is inextricably linked to his successful effort to install his choice for council speaker, Melissa Mark - Vicouncil speaker, Melissa Mark - Viverito.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's first - year agenda has faced next to no resistance in the City Council, a feat some say is inextricably linked to his successful effort to install his choice for council speaker, Melissa Mark - ViCouncil, a feat some say is inextricably linked to his successful effort to install his choice for council speaker, Melissa Mark - Vicouncil speaker, Melissa Mark - Viverito.

While he was in the air, a top mayoral aide announced an about face, to the consternation of New York City Council members and their speaker, Melissa Mark - Viverito, who were angry to be sidelined and belittled.

A relatively little - known lawmaker before her election as speaker, she faced serious doubts among the city's political elites about her ability to wield power over the Council's unruly body, and to stand up to the mayor.