"When Mayor Adams was elected, there was real promise and potential to make progress on issues where New Yorkers broadly agree — and where a previous version of this mayor claimed he did. Sadly, his tenure has been marked by an inability to self-reflect or course-correct after sustained and continued bad decisions, squandering potential and ensuring that the second Black mayor in our city’s history will, once again, not have a second term — overshadowing any real achievements along the way. As a Black elected official who understands the power and importance of representation, that truth is both sobering and painful.
"There is no joy in today’s announcement, even if there is some relief. My hope is that the city can now begin to move forward — with lessons learned, and not soon forgotten by any of us."