“I was one of six children raised by a single mom who cleaned houses, not always knowing if we would come home to an eviction notice on the front door or food on the table. So I also understand the struggles of paying the rent, finding affordable child care, and having enough in the bank to make it to the end of the week.”

American politician and former police officer

Eric Adams is an American politician and former police officer, born in 1960. He served as the 111th mayor of New York City from 2022 to 2025 and is known for his long career in public service. Before becoming mayor, Adams spent more than 20 years in the New York City Transit Police and the NYPD, retiring as a captain. He also served in the New York State Senate from 2006 to 2013, representing Brooklyn’s 20th district. In 2013, he became the first Black American elected Brooklyn Borough President, and he won a second term in 2017.