Maya Wiley, de Blasio's former top counsel, considering 2021 mayoral run

[RandySF]

A civil rights attorney who worked in the de Blasio administration and offers legal analysis on MSNBC is considering a run for mayor — an entrance that would upend the unpredictable race.

Maya Wiley — who worked as Mayor Bill de Blasio’s lawyer, chaired a police accountability board and is now a professor at The New School — is contemplating a bid for the seat de Blasio will vacate next year.

Allies of Wiley’s have begun reaching out to progressive and labor leaders in New York City to gauge their interest in a potential candidacy, according to several people familiar with the entreaties. Someone working with Wiley confirmed she is seriously considering jumping into the race, but would only speak on background since she has not finalized her plans.

Wiley would immediately shake up the field and provide an option for left-leaning Democrats who have been underwhelmed by the three presumed front-runners: Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, a Black former police officer; City Comptroller Scott Stringer, a longtime politician who has aligned himself with progressive newcomers; and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, whose mayoral ambitions have been challenged by grueling negotiations over the city budget in recent weeks.



https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2020/07/01/civil-rights-activist-and-former-de-blasio-official-considering-run-for-mayor-1296499

[Celerity]

1. She would be superb.

[elleng]

2. I'm interested in her practical experience.

[Celerity]

3. She is exactly what is needed to take on the goon squad that

is the NYPD. She also was the top counsel to the NYC Mayor, so knows the inner workings. I have watched her in action for 2 years. She is more than up to the task.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Wiley

American civil rights activist and former board chair of the NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB), an independent and impartial police oversight agency. Wiley was appointed to this role in September 2016.Prior to her role at the CCRB, Wiley served as counsel to the Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio. Wiley is currently the senior vice president for Social Justice at The New School and the Henry Cohen Professor of Urban Policy and Management at the Milano School of Policy, Management, and Environment.

[elleng]

4. Thanks, will watch closely.

Have always enjoyed watching her on msnbc.

[Celerity]

5. Yw!

[RandySF]

7. How about AOC?

Just tossing it out there.

[Celerity]

8. I think she is good where she is at for now. nt

[duforsure]

6. After seeing her and listening to her on MSNBC

She shows how capable she would be in this position , and a very smart lady that would do very well as Mayor. She'd get my vote if I we're there.

[Tom Rinaldo]

9. Oh please, let this be! n/t