Carmen De La Rosa drops bid to become NYC Council speaker, endorses Crystal Hudson

Uptown Manhattan Councilwoman Carmen De La Rosa pulled out of the City Council speaker race late Sunday and offered support for her Brooklyn colleague Crystal Hudson‘s bid to become the chamber’s next top leader.

In an evening email to colleagues, De La Rosa, a progressive Democrat who represents Inwood, wrote that after “much reflection” she had decided to remove her name from consideration in the speaker’s race.

De La Rosa’s email, a copy of which was obtained by the Daily News, urged all her colleagues to instead support Hudson, another progressive who has emerged as one of the favorites to become the next speaker.

“Now is the time to unite behind Council Member Hudson,” De La Rosa’s email read. “I have seen her lead with integrity, standing up for our seniors and working families. I am confident that our shared mission, values, and vision will guide this Council’s work over the next four years. I look forward to working with Crystal to earn your support and to achieve the vision we all share: a broad, inclusive Council that serves every New Yorker.”



https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/02/carmen-de-la-rosa-drops-bid-to-become-nyc-council-speaker-endorses-crystal-hudson/