Adrienne Adams (politician)
Adrienne Eadie Adams (born December 9, 1960) is an American politician serving as Speaker of the New York City Council. A Democrat, Adams represents the 28th district, and is the first woman elected to the district.
Adrienne Adams | |
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Adams in 2022 | |
Speaker of the New York City Council | |
Assumed office January 5, 2022 | |
Deputy | Diana Ayala |
Preceded by | Corey Johnson |
Member of the New York City Council from the 28th district | |
Assumed office November 30, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Ruben Wills |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | December 9, 1960
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Spelman College (BA) |
Website | Official website |
Adams was elected in 2017 to fill out the remainder of the term of her expelled predecessor, Ruben Wills.
Her district includes the Queens borough neighborhoods of Jamaica, Rochdale Village, Richmond Hill and South Ozone Park.
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