Carmen De La Rosa to drop speaker bid and back Crystal Hudson

Carmen De La Rosa to Drop Speaker Bid and Back Crystal Hudson

New York City Council Member Carmen De La Rosa has decided to end her run for speaker.

The move could help consolidate support for a more progressive candidate for City Council speaker. Council Member Carmen De La Rosa is dropping her bid for the council’s top job and is endorsing Council Member Crystal Hudson.

Both members confirmed the decision to City & State – the latest development in a fast-moving race that is expected to pick up even more speed at the Somos conference in Puerto Rico.

Council Member Carmen De La Rosa is dropping her bid for the council’s top job and is endorsing Council Member Crystal Hudson.

Author's summary: Carmen De La Rosa ends speaker bid.

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