Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards and Ethics

Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 10:30 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Committee reviewed five mayoral nominations for the City Planning Commission, including two reappointments (Crowell and Knuckles, with Knuckles also nominated as Vice-Chair) and three new appointments (Stein, Anadu, and Srinivasan). The committee also considered Martha King's candidacy for appointment to the New York City Board of Corrections. This meeting set the stage for full City Council votes on these appointments.

Key Decisions

  • Anthony Crowell - City Planning Commission reappointment
  • Kenneth Knuckles - City Planning Commission reappointment and Vice-Chair position
  • Julie Stein - City Planning Commission appointment
  • Margaret Anadu - City Planning Commission appointment
  • Meenakshi Srinivasan - City Planning Commission appointment
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. M 0093-2026 Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name Anthony Crowell to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his reappointment as a member of the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 31 of the City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
  2. M 0094-2026 Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name Kenneth Knuckles to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his reappointment as a member and Vice-Chair of the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 31 of the City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
  3. M 0095-2026 Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name Julie Stein to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment as a member of the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 31 of the City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
  4. M 0096-2026 Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name Margaret Anadu to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment as a member of the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 31 of the City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
  5. M 0097-2026 Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name Meenakshi Srinivasan to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment as a member of the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 31 of the City Charter.
    Mayor's Message
  6. T2026-2639 Martha King, Council candidate for appointment to the New York City Board of Corrections, pursuant to Section 626 of the New York City Charter.
    Communication