Manhattan Democratic District Leaders and Democratic Political Clubs Statement Calling for Mayor Adams to Resign

Manhattan Democratic District Leaders and Democratic Political Clubs Statement Calling for Mayor Adams to Resign

 

The recent indictment of Mayor Eric Adams on charges of bribery, fraud, and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations is a serious and troubling development for New York City. 

We, the people, almost 9 million strong, deserve more than a leader shackled by suspicion. New York City deserves a leader who walks among us with integrity, unencumbered by the distraction of serious legal battles. In the coming weeks, Mayor Adams will find himself less a steward of this city and more a defendant in a court of law, struggling not to guide us, but to defend himself.

Mayor Adams is entitled to the presumption of innocence, and he is innocent until proven guilty. Yet, it is clear that defending himself against these sweeping charges will require his full attention and resources. 

New York City faces immense challenges, from addressing housing affordability to ensuring public safety and maintaining essential services. To lead New York is to take on a burden that leaves no room for divided focus. With a budget of $112 billion and the fate of nearly 9 million people to consider, we cannot afford to have a mayor preoccupied with defending his own name.

We call on Mayor Adams to resign. We believe that the best course of action for the city is for Mayor Adams to step aside and allow a new leader to step in, one who can fully devote themselves to the enormous task of governing. Mayor Adams can prove that his loyalty lies not with his own defense, but with the future of New York.

Signatories:

Vittoria Fariello - District Leader – AD61

Caroline Laskow - District Leader – AD65/A

Magda Napoleon – District Leader – AD65/B

Mariama James - District Leader – AD65/C

Paul Newell - District Leader – AD65/C

Jennifer Hoppe - District Leader – AD66/A

Aura Olavaria - District Leader – AD74/A

Layla Law-Gisiko - District Leader – AD75/A

Roberta Gelb – President - Chelsea Reform Democratic Club

Jasmin Sanchez – President – Three Bridges Democratic Club

Chelsea Reform Democratic Club – Executive Committee

Three Bridges Democratic Club – Executive Committee