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Jamaal Bailey’s shaking up the Bronx Dems With a majority female City Council representation, could the old boys club be gone? Left to right: Vanessa Gibson, Amanda Farías, Marjorie Velázquez, Jamaal Bailey and Althea Stevens. New York City Council; Amanda Farías Campaign; Richard Rosario; New York State Senate; Harry Montás The must-read daily newsletter for NY s political community. Get it in your inbox. Sign Up Now! State Sen. Jamaal Bailey stepped up to the microphone, entirely surrounded by women, at the July 13 City Hall Park press conference celebrating the 29 women who won their Democratic primaries for the City Council. Eight women spoke before him and 10 after him. Bailey was the only man who spoke. Women are expected to be a majority of the 51-member council for the first time in its history. So Bailey had to clear something up. ....
arrow Andrew Freedman Home on October 29th, 2020 during early voting. David Cruz / Gothamist In the run-up to the June primary, the Bronx Democratic Party is backing more women candidates for the New York City Council than ever before, which could tip the scales for the first time toward a female majority of local Bronx legislators. The shift reflects the changing face of politics, which throughout more recent years has seen more women run for office. For Marjorie Velazquez, who sought the party s endorsement in 2017 but was snubbed, greater female representation means addressing important topics such as sexual harassment. When you re not including all of us at the table, like women, it means something, Velazquez told Gothamist/NYC, adding that women lawmakers can offer a different perspective when it comes to discussing issues such as sexual harassment, which can help craft tougher laws against it. ....