FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Bill O’Reilly, 212-396-9117
Bill@NovemberTeam.com
September 26, 2024

HOCHUL CAN AND MUST REMOVE ADAMS FROM OFFICE UNDER CITY CHARTER PROVISION: NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATIVE PARTY

Chapter 1 Section 9

New York…”Governor Kathy Hochul has the power and obligation to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office, following the near complete collapse of his administration under growing FBI probes,” New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar today said.

Under Chapter 1 Section 9 of the City Charter, Governor Hochul may immediately lodge charges against Mayor Adams who would be granted the right to defend himself. The Governor, who would act as the sole judge in the case, could also suspend the Mayor for 30 days during the pendency of the process, Mr. Kassar noted.

Mayor Adams is facing federal charges for bribery conspiracy, fraud, and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. Gracie Mansion was raided by Justice Department officials early this morning.

“Mayor Adams and his administration have spiraled out of control, and they’ve lost the ability to run this city with any type of public confidence,” Mr. Kassar said. “With the City reeling from crime, the migrant crisis, and high-level government corruption, Governor Hochul has a responsibility to act. She should immediately begin the process of removing Mr. Adams from office so that a new election can be held. The current situation is both  unworkable and intolerable.”

Chairman Kassar called on Mayor Adams to resign on Wednesday, but the Mayor is refusing to step aside.