Julie Menin
Role at the time: Speaker of the New York City Council
Condemned
Statement summary
Menin criticized federal inaction and said cities should act on AI safety.
“When the federal government fails to act, cities take the lead”
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Public disputes concerning political parties, public officials, institutions, political conduct, and governance in the United States.
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3 statements on this page. Dates: April 15, 2026 to October 14, 2026
3 matching statements. Dates: April 15, 2026 to October 14, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: April 15, 2026 to October 14, 2026
1 published statement. Dates: October 5, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: October 5, 2026
Role at the time: Speaker of the New York City Council
Statement summary
Menin criticized federal inaction and said cities should act on AI safety.
“When the federal government fails to act, cities take the lead”
The Council describes testimony and proposed city measures. Its quoted risk estimates are the witnesses' assessments, not a measured probability established by the Council.
The case examines Washington's safeguards. Menin expressly criticizes the federal government's failure to act; her support for city measures does not reverse that criticism into a defense.
2 published statements. Dates: April 15, 2026 to October 14, 2026
2 statements on this page. Dates: April 15, 2026 to October 14, 2026
Role at the time: Speaker of the New York City Council
Statement summary
Menin argues that public safety warrants the phaseout and says a required transition plan will connect workers with new opportunities.
“the status quo is no longer acceptable”
Menin defends the phaseout on safety grounds and describes the transition framework. The announcement concerns a scheduled vote, not an enacted ban.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The issue is the proposed NYC horse-carriage phaseout and adequacy of its worker-transition protections. She expressly supports the phaseout and its proposed transition framework.
Role at the time: Speaker of the New York City Council
Statement summary
Menin supports the proposal as a source of revenue for services and affordability measures without burdening working New Yorkers.
“This is a smart, sensible proposal”
April proposal and attributed endorsements. Its proposed $5 million threshold should not be substituted for the enacted phase-one thresholds.
Archived copyShe explicitly approves the proposed second-home surcharge.