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New York City Council
Stated Meeting
Jan 07, 2026
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12:00 PM
1 hr 55 min
Summary
The Stated Meeting happens every 2 weeks (4 weeks in summer), when the council votes on and introduces new legislation. Notably at this meeting, Julie Menin is elected Speaker of the NYC City Council and David Carr is elected Minority Leader.
Meeting chapters
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Attorney General Letitia James addresses city priorities and administers the oath of office
New York State Attorney General Letitia James addressed the City Council, emphasizing the importance of affordability, safety, and economic opportunity for all New Yorkers before swearing in the members. - …
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Invocation by Joseph Potasnik, Rabbi and Executive Vice President, New York Board of Rabbis
Rabbi Joseph Potasnik delivered the invocation, offering a message centered on the distinction between being "united" and "untied" based on the focus on "we" versus "I." - He emphasized that …
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Council Member Virginia Maloney moves to spread the invocation on the record
Council Member Virginia Maloney formally moved to include the invocation in the official record while honoring Rabbi Potasnik's extensive history of service to New York City. - She noted his …
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Council Member Sandra Ung moves to continue the 2024-2025 rules of the council
Council Member Sandra Ung made a formal motion pursuant to the New York City Charter to maintain the existing council rules until new ones are adopted. - The motion specifically …
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Motion to continue the 2024-2025 rules of the council passes
The City Council held a voice vote and approved the motion to continue the 2024-2025 rules of the council as amended.
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Council Member Kevin C. Riley nominates Julie Menin for Speaker of the City Council
Council Member Kevin C. Riley formally nominated Council Member Julie Menin for the office of Speaker, citing her extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. - Riley highlighted …
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Council Member Shaun Abreu nominates Julie Menin for Speaker
Council Member Shaun Abreu formally nominated Julie Menin for Speaker of the New York City Council, highlighting her extensive record of public service and her transformative leadership as Commissioner of …
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3 min
Council Member Farah N. Louis nominates Julie Menin for Speaker
Council Member Farah N. Louis seconded the nomination of Julie Menin, focusing on Menin's commitment to women's equity and her success in driving economic growth through the media and entertainment …
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Council Member Linda Lee nominates Julie Menin for Speaker
Council Member Linda Lee nominated Julie Menin for Speaker, emphasizing her history as a coalition builder and her advocacy for 9/11 survivors, working families, and universal childcare. - Lee spoke …
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Council Member Kamillah Hanks nominates Julie Menin for Speaker
Council Member Kamillah Hanks formally nominated Julie Menin for Speaker of the New York City Council, emphasizing Menin's history of creating impactful public-private partnerships and her commitment to all five …
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Council Member Shekar Krishnan nominates Julie Menin for Speaker
Council Member Shekar Krishnan nominated Julie Menin for Speaker, focusing on her record of defending immigrant communities and her resilience in legal battles against federal overreach. - Recounted Menin's success …
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3 min
Council Member Eric Dinowitz seconds the nomination of Julie Menin for Speaker
Council Member Eric Dinowitz seconded the nomination of Julie Menin, reflecting on her moral leadership and the historic nature of her becoming the first Jewish Speaker of the City Council. …
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6 min
Council Member Gale Brewer explains her vote for Julie Menin
Council Member Gale Brewer casts her vote for Julie Menin, reflecting on their shared history and Menin's past professional accomplishments. - Brewer praises Menin's effective leadership during the census - …
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Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers explains her vote for Julie Menin
Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers expresses her support for Julie Menin, emphasizing the critical role of the City Council as first responders for local communities. - She highlights the need for …
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Council Member Tiffany Cabán explains her vote for Julie Menin
Council Member Tiffany Cabán explains her vote for Julie Menin, noting the historic significance of the leadership transition and her legislative priorities. - She celebrates the election of the first …
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Council Member Harvey Epstein explains his vote for Julie Menin
Council Member Harvey Epstein cast his vote for Julie Menin for Speaker, highlighting their twenty-year professional relationship and her commitment to addressing the city's most pressing social issues. - He …
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Council Member Nantasha Williams explains her vote for Julie Menin
Council Member Nantasha Williams voted in favor of Julie Menin for Speaker, noting that Menin understands the gravity of the role and the current needs of the City Council. - …
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Council Member Oswald Feliz explains his vote for Julie Menin
Council Member Oswald Feliz supported Julie Menin for Speaker, focusing on her extensive government background and the critical need for fiscal and administrative reform within the city. - He advocated …
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Council Member James F. Gennaro explains his vote for Julie Menin
Council Member James F. Gennaro cast his vote for Julie Menin, emphasizing the historical significance of her candidacy. - He expressed pride in voting for his colleague and friend - …
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Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez explains her vote for Julie Menin
Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez expressed her support for Julie Menin, focusing on their shared values regarding family and social services. - She highlighted their mutual belief that universal childcare should …
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Council Member Shahana K. Hanif explains her vote for Julie Menin
Council Member Shahana K. Hanif explained her vote for Julie Menin, emphasizing the importance of interfaith solidarity and the protection of marginalized communities. - She spoke about her perspective as …
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Council Member Crystal Hudson explains her vote for Julie Menin as Speaker
Council Member Crystal Hudson explains her vote for Julie Menin, emphasizing the need for leadership that centers marginalized communities and rejects government by the wealthy elite. - She highlights the …
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Council Member Althea V. Stevens explains her vote for Speaker Menin
Council Member Althea V. Stevens casts her vote for Julie Menin as Speaker and expresses her commitment to advancing a specific policy priority. - She emphasizes her desire to work …
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Council Member Virginia Maloney explains her vote for Julie Menin as Speaker
In her first stated meeting, Council Member Virginia Maloney explains her support for Julie Menin, citing Menin's extensive experience and record of delivering results for Manhattan's East Side. - She …
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Council Member Christopher Marte explains his vote for Julie Menin as Speaker
Council Member Christopher Marte explains his support for Julie Menin, highlighting her transformative leadership in Lower Manhattan following the events of September 11th. - Marte credits Menin's vision as Community …
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Council Member Darlene Mealy explains her vote for Julie Menin as Speaker
Council Member Darlene Mealy expresses her support for Julie Menin, reflecting on her own experience serving under multiple speakers and praising Menin's personal character. - Mealy highlights Menin's accessibility, noting …
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Council Member Frank Morano explains his vote for Julie Menin as Speaker
Council Member Frank Morano explains his enthusiastic support for Julie Menin on behalf of the Republican conference and the Staten Island delegation, emphasizing the Council's role as an independent legislative …
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Council Member Mercedes Narcisse explains her vote for Speaker
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse explains her vote for Julie Menin as Speaker, emphasizing the importance of representation and Menin's proven track record of working for all New Yorkers. - She …
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Council Member Sandy Nurse explains her vote for Speaker
Council Member Sandy Nurse explains her vote for Julie Menin and welcomes the incoming class of council members. - She congratulates her seatmate on the win and expresses a desire …
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Council Member Chi A. Ossé explains his vote for Speaker
Council Member Chi A. Ossé explains his vote for Julie Menin, focusing on her legislative leadership and commitment to transparency. - He acknowledges that while they may not agree on …
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Council Member Vickie Paladino explains her vote for Julie Menin
Council Member Vickie Paladino cast her vote for Julie Menin, expressing her hope that Menin will lead the City Council toward a centrist path while respecting individual perspectives. - Emphasized …
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Council Member Lincoln Restler explains his vote for Julie Menin
Council Member Lincoln Restler voted for Julie Menin, commending the coalition she built during her campaign and her commitment to a rigorous policy agenda. - Praised the substance and rigor …
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Council Member Yusef Salaam explains his vote for Julie Menin
Council Member Yusef Salaam supported Julie Menin for Speaker, citing her principled leadership and her specific expertise in the city budget and worker protections. - Highlighted Menin's previous work as …
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Council Member Justin Sanchez explains his vote for Julie Menin as Speaker
Council Member Justin Sanchez cast his vote for Julie Menin, describing her as a leader capable of bridging ideological gaps and ushering in a new era of competence for New …
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Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez explains her vote for Julie Menin as Speaker
Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez supported Julie Menin for Speaker, citing Menin's track record of delivering for families and her commitment to centering marginalized communities. - She identified her primary …
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Council Member Kayla Santosuosso explains her vote for Julie Menin as Speaker
Council Member Kayla Santosuosso cast her vote for Julie Menin, noting their shared professional backgrounds as former Law Department attorneys and small business owners. - She focused on the shared …
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Council Member Lynn Schulman explains her vote for Julie Menin
Council Member Lynn Schulman cast her vote for Julie Menin as Speaker, highlighting Menin's long history of leadership in city government and her personal character. - Schulman praised Menin's past …
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Council Member Althea Stevens explains her vote for Julie Menin
Council Member Althea Stevens expressed her support for Julie Menin, citing their personal friendship and a shared commitment to the city's youth. - Stevens thanked Menin for her friendship over …
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Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry explains her vote for Julie Menin
Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry explained her vote for Julie Menin by emphasizing the need for accountable leadership that understands the interconnected challenges of District 21, followed by a vote from …
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Council Member Inna Vernikov explains her vote for Julie Menin as Speaker
Council Member Inna Vernikov expressed her support for Julie Menin, emphasizing Menin's ability to build a broad coalition across the political spectrum and her historic role as the first Jewish …
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Council Member Nantasha Williams explains her vote for Julie Menin as Speaker
Council Member Nantasha Williams cast her vote for Julie Menin, focusing on the candidate's consistency and the personal bond they share as colleagues. - Describes Menin as steady, prepared, and …
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Council Member Susan Zhuang explains her vote for Julie Menin as Speaker
Council Member Susan Zhuang explained her support for Julie Menin by highlighting Menin's active presence and advocacy within the AAPI community in Brooklyn. - Recalls Menin's participation in the first …
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Julie Menin elected Speaker of the City Council by vote of 51-0
City Clerk Michael McSweeney announces the official results of the leadership election, confirming Julie Menin as the Speaker of the City Council. - The final vote count was 51 in …
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Speaker Menin expresses gratitude to colleagues and pledges inclusive leadership
In her first remarks as Speaker, Julie Menin thanks the Council members for their faith and confidence in her leadership. - She expresses deep gratitude for the trust placed in …
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Speaker Menin acknowledges honored guests, labor partners, and family
Speaker Julie Menin recognizes the diverse group of leaders and supporters present for her election, including former Speakers, city and state officials, and labor representatives. - She acknowledges former Speakers …
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Speaker Menin reflects on her family's immigrant history and the diversity of New York City
Speaker Julie Menin shares her personal family history as the daughter and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors who escaped Hungary and eventually settled in Manhattan's Little Hungary. She connects her story …
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Speaker Menin discusses the impact of September 11th on small businesses and her path to public service
Speaker Menin describes how the September 11th attacks transformed her life from a small business owner to a community advocate after her restaurant near Ground Zero was destroyed. She recounts …
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Speaker Menin addresses religious tolerance and the importance of interfaith leadership
Speaker Menin reflects on her advocacy for the Islamic Cultural Center in Lower Manhattan and the necessity of standing against Islamophobia and antisemitism. She emphasizes the historic nature of the …
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Speaker Menin outlines legislative priorities for affordable housing and healthcare accountability
Speaker Julie Menin detailed a proactive legislative agenda focused on addressing the city's most pressing affordability and infrastructure challenges. - Proposed a new affordable housing plan utilizing 215 public library …
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Speaker Menin shares her vision for a unified and compassionate New York City
Speaker Menin delivered a personal address on the importance of bridging divides and maintaining the spirit of compassion that defines New York City during its most difficult moments. - Highlighted …
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Election of temporary committee on rules, privileges, and elections adopted by vote of 50-0
The Council voted unanimously to approve M 24, electing the temporary committee responsible for recommending membership and chairs for all other Council committees. - The motion passed with 50 votes …
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Speaker Menin announces the election of David Carr as Minority Leader
Speaker Julie Menin formally announces that Council Member David Carr has been elected Minority Leader of the City Council following a meeting of the Republican conference. - Speaker Menin describes …
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Minority Leader David Carr delivers inaugural remarks and acknowledgments
Minority Leader David Carr delivers his first address in his new leadership role, congratulating Speaker Menin on her election and thanking his family and colleagues for their support. - He …
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Minority Leader David Carr outlines the Republican delegation's policy vision
Minority Leader David Carr details the ideological framework and legislative priorities of the Republican delegation, emphasizing a commitment to common-sense solutions and individual liberty. - He critiques collectivism and socialism, …
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Speaker Menin adjourns the charter meeting of January 7, 2026
City Clerk Michael McSweeney called on Speaker Julie Menin to conclude the proceedings of the day's charter meeting. - Speaker Menin officially adjourned the meeting held on January 7, 2026 …
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