NYC Mayor-Elect Eric Adams Appoints First Deputy Mayor and Chief of Staff

Key Appointments for Mayor-Elect Adams

• 🎯 Mayor-elect Eric Adams has made two significant appointments as he prepares to take office: Dean F---------------------- as First Deputy Mayor and El Bisgard Church as his Chief of Staff.
• 🏛️ F---------------------- is a returning figure to city government, having previously served as a deputy mayor under Bill De Blasio and in operations under the Giuliani administration.
• ⚡ El Bisgard Church, 34, is a close aide to Adams, having served as his chief of staff in the assembly and his primary campaign manager.

Mandate for Change and Campaign Promises

• 📣 El Bisgard Church stated that Adams' election victory represents a mandate for change and a commitment to running the city effectively.
• 🤝 The new administration pledges to work relentlessly to fulfill campaign promises.

Policy Focus: Free Buses and NYPD

• 🚌 Adams campaigned on a platform that included free bus service for New Yorkers.
• ⚠️ Governor Kathy Hochul has indicated that implementing free bus service is not currently feasible due to funding concerns for the transit system.
• 👮 The focus is now shifting towards the NYPD, with Adams requesting Jessica Tish to remain as Commissioner.