Adrienne Adams, NYC Council Speaker, Considering Mayoral Run

NEW YORK CITY — New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams could be nearing a run for New York City mayor after filing paperwork to form a campaign committee, according to reports.

The paperwork filed with the city's campaign finance board is seen as the first step in a potential 2025 mayoral run.

The news was first reported by Gothamist and the New York Times.

Adams told the Times she had not made an official decision but said she would make a final decision after her State of the City address next Tuesday.

"We currently have chaos and diminished trust in the other side of City Hall,” Adams, told Gothamist in an interview on Wednesday. “That’s why I’m seriously considering a campaign to become the first woman mayor of New York City.”

Letitia James, the state attorney general, has been supportive of Adams exploring a run for mayor, according to multiple media reports.

Adams will be term-limited out of her Council seat at the end of the year and represents neighborhoods in Queens including Jamaica, Richmond Hill, Rochdale Village, and South Ozone Park.

The city council speaker would be joining a packed list of candidates that will go up against Mayor Eric Adams in the Democratic primary in June. There are currently five Democratic candidates running for mayor.

According to reports, Andrew Cuomo could announce his candidacy for mayor as soon as this weekend.

The former governor and his allies believe there is a clear path to City Hall amidst the ongoing federal corruption scandal involving Mayor Eric Adams, Patch previously reported.

On Monday, Rep. Ritchie Torres, backed Cuomo for New York City Mayor.

"He has my endorsement as soon as he enters the race," Torres told the New York Post.