City Council GOP's pro-Sliwa statement may run afoul of City Charter

The New York City Council Minority Delegation on Wednesday (unsurprisingly) endorsed Republican mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa in the general election – which it is not allowed to do.

While individual council members are able to make endorsements, they cannot do so in the official capacity of their elected offices, according to Chapter 68 of the City Charter and previous Conflicts of Interest Board decisions.

Minority Leader Joann Ariola posted a statement to X voicing the caucus’ support for Sliwa, doing so on council letterhead.

“For too long, we’ve watched this city fall deeper under the grip of a one-party machine. A five-way race like this is our opportunity to break through,” the letter reads.




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