Mayor Adams Dated Author of Tell-All Before Appointing Her to 0,000 NYC Position

Mayor Eric Adams’ office confirmed on Tuesday that he had a romantic relationship approximately a decade ago with Jasmine Ray, a former appointee to the newly created position of director of sports, wellness, and recreation at City Hall. This revelation has drawn scrutiny, as Ray is set to release a book detailing what she describes as their “hidden relationship,” which has sparked outrage from government watchdogs.

Ray announced on social media late Monday that her book, titled “Political Humanity,” would be self-published this week. Following this announcement, a city official revealed that Ray had resigned from her post just two days prior to Adams’ announcement that he would be ending his reelection campaign. Her salary for the role was reported at 1,400 annually, highlighting her significance to the mayor’s administration.

The book’s description suggests a deep narrative about personal and political dynamics, exploring themes of intimacy and betrayal amid the public’s expectations of political figures. As the public eye turns toward both Adams and Ray, the implications of their past relationship are significant.

Kayla Mamelak, spokesperson for Mayor Adams, confirmed that while the pair dated roughly ten years ago, they have not engaged in any romantic interactions since beginning their roles within City Hall. Adams, who is currently 65, is not married but has long considered Tracey Collins, a former senior Department of Education official, as his domestic partner. Mamelak asserted that Collins was aware of Adams and Ray’s past relationship.

The timing of Ray’s resignation has raised questions, particularly in light of her new publication, which is expected to launch on Saturday. Ray’s publicist has chosen not to comment on the developing situation or Mamelak’s statements.

John Kaehny, a prominent government watchdog and head of the organization Reinvent Albany, criticized the mayor for what he termed “nepotism” in Ray’s appointment. He contended that Adams should have consulted the city’s Conflicts of Interest Board (COIB) to address potential ethical concerns arising from their previous relationship. However, Mamelak defended the mayor’s actions by stating that his past involvement with Ray did not necessitate consulting the COIB, given that they are no longer in a relationship.

As the political landscape continues to evolve in New York City, the ramifications of these developments will be closely scrutinized, raising important questions about transparency and ethical governance in the administration of Mayor Eric Adams.

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