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
Adams in 2022
Speaker of the New York City Council
Assumed office
January 5, 2022
DeputyDiana Ayala
Preceded byCorey Johnson
Member of the New York City Council
from the 28th district
Assumed office
November 30, 2017
Preceded byRuben Wills
Personal details
Born (1960-12-09) December 9, 1960
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationSpelman College (BA)
WebsiteOfficial 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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