Mamdani appoints Black lesbian as NYC chief records keeper
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Mamdani appoints Black lesbian as NYC chief records keeper
"Mamdani stated, 'These are leaders who believe government must deliver in service of the public good. They understand how to pull the levers of government to deliver for New Yorkers and reflect the histories and aspirations of our neighbourhoods in the city we are building together.'"
"Smith-Cruz expressed that her appointment is 'an absolute honour' and described Mamdani's administration as 'a moment in NYC political history of great importance and collective endeavour.'"
"'Providing access to government records, documents and data is our municipal responsibility,' Smith-Cruz emphasized, highlighting the importance of transparency and accessibility in government."
Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz has been appointed as the Commissioner of the Department of Records and Information Services in New York City. With nearly 20 years of experience, she previously served as Dean of the Barband College Library. Smith-Cruz has a strong educational background, holding multiple master's degrees and a bachelor's degree. Her career highlights include expanding access to information for incarcerated individuals and curating exhibitions on significant cultural groups. She views her appointment as a pivotal moment in NYC's political history, emphasizing the importance of access to government records.
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