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Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chambers - City Hall

TL;DR

The City Council's Rules Committee held hearings and approved several mayoral appointments to city commissions. Five people were approved for positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and Robert J. Firestone was approved as president of the NYC Tax Commission.

Key Decisions

  • Landmarks Preservation Commission - Re-appointment of Stephen Chu Approved
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission - Re-appointment of Angie Master Approved
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission - Appointment of Stephen Wilder Approved
  • Landmarks Preservation Commission - Appointment of Erasmus Ikpemgbe and Frank Mahan Approved
  • NYC Tax Commission President - Appointment of Robert J. Firestone Approved
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Agenda

  1. M 0122-2025 Communication from the Mayor submitting the name of Stephen Chu to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his re-appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Commission pursuant to Sections 31 and 3020 of the New York City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Mayor's Message was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. M 0123-2025 Communication from the Mayor submitting the name of Angie Master to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her re-appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Commission pursuant to Sections 31 and 3020 of the New York City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Mayor's Message was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. M 0124-2025 Communication from the Mayor submitting the name of Stephen Wilder to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Commission pursuant to Sections 31 and 3020 of the New York City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Mayor's Message was Hearing Held by Committee

  4. M 0125-2025 Communication from the Mayor submitting the name of Erasmus Ikpemgbe to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Commission pursuant to Sections 31 and 3020 of the New York City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Mayor's Message was Hearing Held by Committee

  5. M 0126-2025 Communication from the Mayor submitting the name of Frank Mahan to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Commission pursuant to Sections 31 and 3020 of the New York City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Mayor's Message was Hearing Held by Committee

  6. M 0127-2025 Communication from the Mayor submitting the name of Robert J. Firestone to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment as the president of the New York City Tax Commission, pursuant to Sections 31 and 153 of the City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Mayor's Message was Hearing Held by Committee

  7. M 0126-2025 Communication from the Mayor submitting the name of Frank Mahan to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Commission pursuant to Sections 31 and 3020 of the New York City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution Passed

    A motion was made that this Mayor's Message be Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution approved by Roll Call.

  8. M 0122-2025 Communication from the Mayor submitting the name of Stephen Chu to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his re-appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Commission pursuant to Sections 31 and 3020 of the New York City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution Passed

    A motion was made that this Mayor's Message be Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution approved by Roll Call.

  9. M 0123-2025 Communication from the Mayor submitting the name of Angie Master to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her re-appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Commission pursuant to Sections 31 and 3020 of the New York City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution Passed

    A motion was made that this Mayor's Message be Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution approved by Roll Call.

  10. M 0125-2025 Communication from the Mayor submitting the name of Erasmus Ikpemgbe to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Commission pursuant to Sections 31 and 3020 of the New York City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution Passed

    A motion was made that this Mayor's Message be Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution approved by Roll Call.

  11. M 0127-2025 Communication from the Mayor submitting the name of Robert J. Firestone to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment as the president of the New York City Tax Commission, pursuant to Sections 31 and 153 of the City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution Passed

    A motion was made that this Mayor's Message be Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution approved by Roll Call.

  12. Roll Call
  13. M 0124-2025 Communication from the Mayor submitting the name of Stephen Wilder to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the Landmarks Preservation Commission pursuant to Sections 31 and 3020 of the New York City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
    Action: Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution Passed

    A motion was made that this Mayor's Message be Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution approved by Roll Call.