Bottcher joins Cabán as co-chair of City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus 

Erik Bottcher of Manhattan will replace Brooklyn’s Crystal Hudson as co-chair of the City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus, Council representatives told Gay City News on Feb. 29. Bottcher is joining Tiffany Cabán of Queens, who will continue serving as co-chair.

“I am honored to have been elected by my caucus colleagues to serve as co-chair of the City Council LGBTQIA+ Caucus alongside Councilmember Tiffany Cabán,” Bottcher told Gay City News in a written statement on Feb. 29. “Together, we will continue fighting for New York City’s queer community and pledge to work tirelessly to achieve a city that celebrates diversity, ensures equity, and uplifts every voice. I also want to thank Councilmember Crystal Hudson for her service as co-chair and look forward to continuing to fight for LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers at the City Council.”