(Headline USA) A radical Democratic socialist who sought to defund New York City’s police department could take over the reins of the city’s government if Mayor Eric Adams resigns or is forced out of office.
Adams was indicted on federal corruption charges this week, leading several high-ranking city officials and Democrats to demand his resignation. Adams rebuffed those demands on Wednesday, arguing he was being unfairly targeted.
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However, if Adams were to step down or if he were forced out, the line of succession in New York City means his office would temporarily go to Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who would then set the date for a special election and serve as mayor until a new mayor is elected.
As public advocate, Williams is a non-voting member of the City Council, but he can introduce and co-sponsor bills.
Williams and Adams frequently clashed over Williams’s far-left proposals, including a police reform bill Williams sponsored earlier this year that would have slashed the New York Police Department’s budget. […]
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