Sentences with phrase «second-most powerful position»

One of the city's leading consulting firms is quietly aiding Councilwoman Melissa Mark - Viverito in her quest to become the next speaker of the City Council — yet another sign that the race for the city's second-most powerful position is revving up.

In the weeks following the election of Mayor Bill de Blasio, who personally lobbied for Mark - Viverito, the field of candidates for the city's second-most powerful position was whittled down to the East Harlem lawmaker and Councilman Dan Garodnick (D - Manhattan).