Adrienne Adams: “People are leaving the city in droves because they can't…”

“What's the most important issue in this race? The most important issue in this race I believe is affordability. People are leaving the city in droves because they can't afford to live here. Why I'm running for mayor to keep them here in New York City we know drama, but as City Council Speaker, I rise above it.” (00:56–01:00)

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