Adrienne Adams (politician)
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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.[1]
Quick Facts Speaker of the New York City Council, Deputy ...
Adrienne Adams | |
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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 | (1960-12-09) December 9, 1960 (age 63) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Spelman College (BA) |
Website | Official website |
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Adams was elected in 2017 to fill out the remainder of the term of her expelled predecessor, Ruben Wills.[2]
Her district includes the Queens borough neighborhoods of Jamaica, Rochdale Village, Richmond Hill and South Ozone Park.[3]