Overview
- Breadon prevailed 7–6 at the council’s first meeting of the term, defeating Brian Worrell after a floor nomination by Ben Weber.
- She secured support from Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Sharon Durkan, Ruthzee Louijeune, Enrique Pepén, Henry Santana, and Weber, plus her own vote.
- Worrell was widely reported to be on the cusp of victory Sunday night following Coletta Zapata’s surprise withdrawal after previously claiming seven votes.
- The fast-moving reversal capped weeks of private bargaining over committee roles that typically shape the council presidency.
- Several councilors questioned behind-the-scenes influence and pointed to allies of Mayor Michelle Wu, while Wu publicly declined to endorse any candidate.