The New York City Council released the following statement from a spokesperson to Speaker Adrienne Adams, Mandela Jones, in response to threats received by Council Member Tiffany Cabán, measures taken by the Council to engage law enforcement authorities, and the politicization of these actions.

“The Council prioritizes the safety of all New Yorkers. We take violent threats against our members and staff very seriously, and are uncompromising about taking any and all necessary actions to ensure they are safe. The Council’s security officials work closely with city authorities to protect all members and employees, and has taken steps to support the Office of Council Member Cabán in the face of troubling threats, like we would with every member’s office.

“Politicizing violent threats against elected officials, their offices, or any resident is unacceptable, and has no place in New York City. It is unfortunate that this has been disregarded, perpetuating division and undermining safe working conditions for a Council member and their staff without consideration for the people impacted, including their tens of thousands of constituents. The overheated rhetoric needs to be immediately dialed down and de-escalated. We all have a responsibility to foster a climate that unequivocally discourages threats and promotes constructive dialogue – that includes every individual and institution with a voice. The public servants who dedicate themselves to serving our city deserve respect and safety, regardless of whether you may disagree with them.”

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