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Brooklyn Dems Battle Over Power Shift | New York City News
Brooklyn’s Democratic Party is locked in a power struggle as Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn pushes to reshape the executive committee, claiming it’s about representation—but critics see it as a move to entrench her control by adding loyalists. Despite reformers winning a majority of district leader seats in the last primary—a first in nearly two decades—they’re now facing backlash as Hermelyn’s proposals include lifetime voting rights for former chairs and new members who can vote on leadership. The controversy has drawn national attention, with top Democrats urging her to back down…
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