Adrienne Adams: “Councilmember Althea Stevens comes from nonprofit in the…”

“I brought it in by appointing the most competent folks I believe to be chairs. I mean, we can call Councilmember Rita Joseph, you know, in the DOE for decades, chairing the Education Committee, Councilmember Althea Stevens comes from nonprofit in the world of acs, she wears youth on her heart. She is our youth services and ACS chair. Council member Mercedes Narcisse, registered nurse, chairing the health committee. I could go on and on and on, but that's the way that I lead.” (03:06–03:16)

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