He noted that he would be able to advocate for Queens - wide issues more
often as borough president than he currently does in the Council.
Not exact matches
Though Mr. Jeffries and Mr. Stringer are most
often discussed
as potential opponents for the mayor in a Democratic primary, there is a longer list of possible challengers, including Ruben Diaz Jr., the Bronx
borough president; Eric L. Adams, the Brooklyn
borough president; Letitia James, the public advocate; and Melissa Mark - Viverito, the City Council speaker.
In 2005, when she gave up her seat on the City Council to run for Manhattan
borough president, the New York Times editorial board praised her
as «smart and driven and an expert on education issues,» but ultimately concluded «her style —
often described by those who have worked with her
as abrasive — would not be well suited to this office.»
She was
often mentioned
as a leading early mayoral candidate, along with other city officials such
as the comptroller, Scott M. Stringer, the Brooklyn
borough president, Eric L. Adams, and the Bronx
borough president, Ruben Diaz Jr..
The blame for this can
often go
as much to local press
as to citizens themselves, but thanks to Gotham Gazette, an online source for what's happening in the world of NYC government, citizens of the nation's largest metropolis will have to to blame something other than the media if they can't name their
borough president or the nuances of the latest bond issue.»