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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › New_York_City_Public_AdvocateNew York City Public Advocate - Wikipedia

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   advocate .nyc .gov. The office of New York City Public Advocate (President of the City Council) is a citywide elected position in New York City, which is first in line to succeed the mayor. The office serves as a direct link between the electorate and city government, effectively acting as an ombudsman, or watchdog, for New Yorkers.

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     Jumaane D. Williams (/ dʒ u ˈ m ɑː n i / joo-MAH-nee; born...

   • 2021 New York City Public Advocate election - Wikipedia

     The 2021 New York City Public Advocate election was held on...

2. www.advocate.nyc.gov › about › the-public-advocatePublic Advocate Jumaane D. Williams

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   Jumaane D. Williams is the Public Advocate of the City of New York. Previously, he served on the NYC Council representing the 45th District. Jumaane is a first-generation Brooklynite of Grenadian heritage. He graduated from the public school system, overcoming the difficulties of Tourette's and ADHD to earn a Master's Degree from Brooklyn College.

3. www.nytimes.com › 2021/11/02 › nyregionJumaane Williams is re-elected public ... - The New York Times

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   Nov 2, 2021 · By Jeffery C. Mays and Andy Newman. Published Nov. 2, 2021 Updated Nov. 17, 2021. Jumaane D. Williams was re-elected New York City public advocate on Tuesday, The Associated Press...

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   What is a New York City public advocate?

   • The office of New York City Public Advocate (President of the City Council) is a citywide elected position in New York City, which is first in line to succeed the mayor. The office serves as a direct link between the electorate and city government, effectively acting as an ombudsman, or watchdog, for New Yorkers.

   New York City Public Advocate - Wikipedia

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   Who was the first public advocate?

   • Mark Green was the first public advocate and served through his unsuccessful run for Mayor in 2001 . Also in 2001, the City Council amended the city charter to transfer the public advocate's functions as presiding officer of the City Council to a Speaker elected from among the council members.

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   What does a public advocate do?

   • The public advocate also serves as an ombudsman for city government, providing oversight for city agencies, investigating citizens' complaints about city services and making proposals to address perceived shortcomings or failures of those services. These duties, worded somewhat ambiguously, are laid out in Section 24 of the City Charter.

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   Why is Jumaane a public advocate?

   • The program fundamentally transformed the city’s approach to gun violence prevention, and as Public Advocate he continues to work for its expansion and improvement today. Jumaane has led the fight for better policing and safer streets, affordable housing, and transparency and accountability in City government.

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5. www.advocate.nyc.gov › aboutFacebook - Office of the New York City Public Advocate

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   The Public Advocate also serves as chair of the Commission of Public Information and Communication established by Section 1061 of the New York City Charter. Along with the Mayor and the Comptroller, the Public Advocate is one of three municipal offices elected by all the city's voters.

6. jumaanewilliams.com › aboutAbout — Jumaane Williams for Governor of New York

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   The People’s Advocate. Jumaane Williams has served as New York City’s Public Advocate since 2019. Prior, he represented Brooklyn’s 45th District in the New York City Council from 2009-2019. Jumaane is a first-generation Brooklynite of Grenadian heritage.