Even before Mayor Eric Adams was indicted in a federal corruption investigation, elected officials had been calling for him to step down.
But as news broke Wednesday night, a slew of opponents and other left-leaning Democrats added their voice to the chorus demanding Adams step aside — while a number of high-profile Democrats remained silent.
Adams has promised to fight the charges, insisting he was targeted for his criticism of the Biden administration’s handling of the migrant crisis.
If he were to step down, he’d follow several key members of his administration who have resigned or announced exits in the wake of a sprawling number of ongoing probes of the inner circle of City Hall.
**Who’s Calling for Mayor Eric Adams to Resign**
Representatives
Several elected officials who have called for Adams to resign include:
City Comptroller Brad Lander
On Wednesday night, after the news broke of Adams’ indictment, Comptroller Brad Lander said on X that Eric Adams should resign.
“The most appropriate path forward is for him to step down so that New York City can get the full focus its leadership demands,” Lander said.
Lander is planning on challenging Adams for mayor in 2025 and would also be a member of the “inability committee,” which could be formed in an attempt to force Adams to leave office.
**Progressive Democrats Demand Resignation**
Other elected officials planning to challenge Adams in the Democratic primary next spring who have demanded his resignation include:
- Former Comptroller Scott Stringer, State Senator Zellnor Myrie, and State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani.
Congressional Delegation
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-The Bronx/Queens) was the first member of New York’s congressional delegation to call for Mayor Adams’ resignation hours ahead of Wednesday’s indictment.
“The flood of resignations and vacancies are threatening government function,” Ocasio-Cortez told the New York Times. “Nonstop investigations will make it impossible to recruit and retain a qualified administration.”
“For the good of the city,” Ocasio-Cortez continued, “he should resign.”
**Other Opponents of Mayor Eric Adams**
State Representatives
State Senators who have called on Adams to resign include:
- Gustavo Rivera (D-The Bronx), Jabari Brisport (D-Brooklyn), Julia Salazar (D-Brooklyn/Queens), Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Manhattan), and John Liu (D-Queens).
State Assembly members who have called on Adams to resign include:
- Emily Gallagher (D-Brooklyn), Karines Reyes (D-Bronx), Danny O’Donnell, Robert Carroll (D-Brooklyn), Phara Souffrant Forrest (D-Brooklyn), and Tony Simone (D-Manhattan).
City Council members who have called on Adams to resign include:
- Alexa Avilés (D-Brooklyn), Tiffany Cabán (D-Queens), Chi Ossé (D-Brooklyn), Lincoln Restler (D-Brooklyn), Sandy Nurse (D-Brooklyn), and Shahana Hanif (D-Brooklyn).
**What’s Next for Mayor Eric Adams**
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### Conclusion
The indictment of Mayor Eric Adams has prompted a wave of calls for his resignation from left-leaning Democrats and other elected officials. While some prominent Democrats have remained silent on the matter, the pressure continues to mount for Adams to step down.
