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Housing voucher lawsuit? Speaker Adams threatens to take mayor’s team to court if it doesn’t move forward with new law

By Ethan Stark-Miller Posted on January 9, 2024

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams threatened to sue Mayor Eric Adams’ administration if it does not take “concrete, verifiable steps” to implement several laws expanding access to city housing vouchers by Feb. 7, according to a Jan. 9 letter reviewed by amNewYork Metro.

The move further escalates an ongoing tit-for-tat between the mayor and the council over the package of legislation, which the mayor opposes due to their price tag.

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Housing voucher lawsuit? Speaker Adams threatens to take mayor’s team to court if it doesn’t move forward with new law

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