Who takes over as acting NYC mayor if Eric Adams leaves office?
Adams has repeatedly said he is not going anywhere and has no plans to resign, despite mounting investigations and news last night that he was facing federal charges.
Should the situation change and Adams resign or be suspended from office by the governor, who would lead the city and become acting mayor?
According to the New York City charter, if a mayor is suspended by the governor, unable to perform their duties, absent from the city or resigns, the city’s public advocate would become the acting mayor and serve in a temporary capacity.
New York City’s current public advocate is Jumaane Williams.
Williams, a former city councilman, has served as the city’s public advocate since winning a special election in 2019.
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