NYC Council and Mayor Adams Clash Over Oversight of Mayoral Appointments

Tensions escalate as Council pushes for expanded oversight while Mayor forms Charter Revision Commission to counteract

Council Speaker Adrienne Adams proposes legislation to increase Council's approval power over mayoral appointments.
Mayor Adams' administration opposes the bill, arguing it would delay service delivery and politicize appointments.
A senior adviser to Mayor Adams walked out of a Council hearing, refusing to answer questions on the bill.
Mayor Adams forms a Charter Revision Commission, potentially undermining the Council's legislative efforts.
Both sides accuse each other of disrespect and political maneuvering as they negotiate the city's $112 billion budget.