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In New York City, Adams names all-women slate of deputy mayors

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In New York City, Adams names all-women slate of deputy mayors

Source: Spectrum News NY1

Lorraine Grillo was named as first deputy mayor; Anne Williams-Isom as deputy mayor for health and human services; Meera Joshi as deputy mayor for operations; Maria Torres-Springer as deputy mayor for economic and workforce development; and Sheena Wright as deputy mayor for strategic initiatives.

“The one thing that sealed the deal for me and allowed me to accept this position was when I heard the mayor-elect say he wants a GSD government," Grillo said. "Not everybody understood that when he said it. And we’re gonna get this job done.”

Click here to read the full article published by Spectrum News NY1 on 20 December 2021.

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Adams names all-women slate of deputy mayors - copyright: Spectrum News NY1

Lorraine Grillo was named as first deputy mayor; Anne Williams-Isom as deputy mayor for health and human services; Meera Joshi as deputy mayor for operations; Maria Torres-Springer as deputy mayor for economic and workforce development; and Sheena Wright as deputy mayor for strategic initiatives.

“The one thing that sealed the deal for me and allowed me to accept this position was when I heard the mayor-elect say he wants a GSD government," Grillo said. "Not everybody understood that when he said it. And we’re gonna get this job done.”

Click here to read the full article published by Spectrum News NY1 on 20 December 2021.

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