Mayor Adams Establishes New Succession Plan Amid Legal Turmoil

The executive order reassigns duties to Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom if both Adams and First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright are incapacitated.

Mayor Eric Adams issued an executive order late Thursday outlining a new succession plan for City Hall leadership.
The order delegates powers to Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom if both Adams and First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright are unable to perform their duties.
This move comes shortly after Adams' indictment on bribery and fraud charges and amid ongoing federal investigations involving top officials.
First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright recently had her home raided and phone seized by the FBI, intensifying scrutiny on her role.
Governor Kathy Hochul has not called for Adams' resignation but emphasized the need for a clear transition plan to ensure effective governance.