The executive board of the Four Freedoms Democratic Club approved the following resolution:

WHEREAS the current Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has been indicted on federal criminal charges, arising from his abuse of the power of his office, that could result in prison time and substantial fines; and

WHEREAS additional charges were, and still are, expected, including allegations of destroying evidence and pressuring others to lie to the FBI; and

WHEREAS President Trump and his associates have arranged to have these charges dismissed without prejudice, meaning they can be reinstated at any time by the Department of Justice; and

WHEREAS reports indicate lawyers for Mayor Adams effectively proposed a quid pro quo, agreeing to cooperate with and support the Trump Administration’s policies in exchange for having the charges dismissed; and

WHEREAS immediately following reports that the Department of Justice intended to seek dismissal, Mayor Adams began rolling back New York City’s sanctuary city protections through executive orders; and

WHEREAS this situation creates a clear conflict where the Mayor could be and has been pressured to make decisions based on personal legal concerns rather than the best interests of New York City residents; and

WHEREAS the independence of New York City’s mayor is essential for proper governance and protection of our city’s eight million residents; and

WHEREAS the 47th presidential administration has demonstrated its willingness to use the Justice Department for political purposes, threatening the independence of our judicial system; and

WHEREAS Mayor Adams has demonstrated his willingness to take advantage of the Justice Department’s political decisions for his own personal gain.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The Four Freedoms Democratic Club:

1. Demands the immediate resignation of Mayor Adams from the office of Mayor to protect the independence of the New York City government; and

2. Urges Governor Hochul to promptly review and initiate appropriate procedures under New York State law to remove the Mayor Adams from office if he does not resign voluntarily; and

3. Calls upon the New York City Council to promptly investigate the extent to which this conflict of interest has influenced recent orders and policy changes.

This resolution has also been signed onto by the Eleanor Roosevelt Independent Democrats.