Mayor Adams’ aide Brianna Suggs returns to previous fundraising role.
Brianna Suggs, a veteran aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, has returned to her fundraising position for the mayor’s reelection campaign after a temporary reassignment following a federal investigation. Suggs was reassigned to an administrative role in November 2023, following an FBI raid on her Brooklyn residence, which was the first of several locations examined in a probe concerning Mayor Adams’ connections to the Turkish government. This investigation has raised allegations of corruption against the mayor.
As of recently, it has been confirmed that Suggs, now 27 years old, has resumed her fundraising activities for Adams’ 2025 campaign. Within the past two weeks, she has reached out to industry executives, including a notable real estate figure, to explore potential fundraising opportunities for the mayor’s reelection bid, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Todd Shapiro, a spokesperson for Adams’ reelection campaign, acknowledged Suggs’ involvement in fundraising efforts, although specific timelines regarding her return to the role were not disclosed. Shapiro highlighted that Suggs has played a crucial role in garnering support and building coalitions for the mayor’s upcoming campaign, building on her previous experience during Adams’ successful campaign in 2021.
Suggs has received significant compensation from the mayor’s reelection campaign, totaling 0,160 since March 2022, which has included monthly retainer payments of ,000. These payments are classified as consulting work. Her background in the administration includes interning for Adams during his tenure as Brooklyn Borough President.
The federal inquiry into the mayor emphasizes Suggs’ role in organizing fundraisers that allegedly attracted illegal campaign financing through straw donors; however, she has not faced any criminal charges in connection with the investigation. In April, the charges against Mayor Adams were dismissed after intervention from the federal government, enabling him to move forward with his campaign as an independent candidate, abandoning the traditional Democratic primary route.
As the mayor prepares for one of his first fundraising events since his exoneration, anticipation grows within political circles. The upcoming gathering is scheduled for Thursday evening at the Capital Grille in Manhattan and is co-hosted by influential figures within the business and community sectors. This event marks a pivotal moment for Adams as he seeks to regain momentum in the lead-up to the upcoming election.
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