Christine Quinn
On the record
First woman + first openly gay NYC Speaker; close Bloomberg ally; lost 2013 NYC Mayor primary to de Blasio
Background
New York's NYC Council Speaker of New York City 2006–2013: Christine Quinn — 7-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Gifford Miller; succeeded by Melissa Mark-Viverito. Note: First woman + first openly gay NYC Speaker; close Bloomberg ally; lost 2013 NYC Mayor primary to de Blasio. Same-year political environment (2006): Governor George Pataki; Attorney General Eliot Spitzer; Secretary of State Christopher Jacobs.
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Others who held this office in New York
- Crystal Hudson (2025-present)
- Adrienne Adams (2022-2025)
- Corey Johnson (2018-2021)
- Melissa Mark-Viverito (2014-2017)
- Gifford Miller (2002-2005)
- Peter Vallone Sr. (1986-2001)