When the Mayor’s Away, Who’s in Play?

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Ken Fisher authored a column for amNY Law examining New York City’s mayoral succession process. In the piece, Ken breaks down the often misunderstood rules around temporary authority when the mayor is absent, incapacitated, or suspended.

Ken explains how legal authority often intersects with political optics and public expectations, noting how official delegation of power doesn’t always align with public perception or political realities.

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