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NEWS from the Office of the New York State Comptroller
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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Selection of Corey Johnson as New York City Council Speaker

January 3, 2018

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today regarding the selection of Corey Johnson as Speaker of the New York City Council.

"Congratulations to Corey Johnson on being chosen the next Speaker of the City Council. His energy and experience will help him to be a dynamic champion for all New Yorkers. I look forward to working with Mayor de Blasio, the Speaker and all the new members of the Council."