Jumaane D. Williams (/ dʒ u ˈ m ɑː n i / joo-MAH-nee; born May 11, 1976) is an American activist and politician who has served as the New York City Public Advocate since 2019.

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 …

1 day ago · New York City’s public advocate is flunking sex ed. More than half of the 704 staffers in Jumaane Williams’ office did not complete an anti-sexual harassment training course, …

Sep 26, 2024 · New York City's current public advocate is Jumaane Williams. According to the city charter, he would assume the position of acting mayor, if Eric Adams were to step aside or …

With temperatures expected to be in the single digits in New York City today, Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams unveiled his annual Worst Landlord Watchlist, spotlighting and shaming …

Sep 26, 2024 · The next acting mayor of New York City — if federally indicted Eric Adams were to step down — would be Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, a lefty Democrat who is often …

Nov 2, 2021 · Incumbent Jumaane D. Williams (D) defeated Anthony Beckford (True Freedom) in the general election for the District 45 seat on the New York City Council.

Sep 28, 2024 · Jumaane Williams is New York City's elected public advocate and could be next in line for mayor if Eric Adams either resigns or is forced from his post after being indicted.

Oct 3, 2024 · Who is Jumaane Williams? Williams became the New York City Public Advocate in 2019, when he won the special election to replace Letitia James, who left the office to become …

Nov 11, 2024 · Williams is an activist, known more for civil disobedience arrests than managing a crisis or a big staff. He’s a Democratic Socialist-allied insurgent who rails against anyone in …