State Sen. Brisport's bill would empower City Council to remove a sitting mayor

A new bill sponsored by State Sen. Jabari Brisport and Assemblymember Harvey Epstein seeks to grant the City Council the authority to remove a sitting mayor with a three-fourths majority vote. The bill retains the governor's power to remove a mayor and maintains the current committee responsible for potential removals. It mandates that the mayor be informed of charges against them and given a chance to respond before any action is taken. Critics, including Gov. Kathy Hochul, express concerns about undermining voter choice.

"State Sen. Jabari Brisport and Assemblymember Harvey Epstein are preparing a bill to allow the City Council to remove a sitting mayor by a three-fourths majority vote."

"Before a mayor’s removal, they will be given a copy of the charges and the opportunity to respond, ensuring a fair process."

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