Julie Menin said she has pledges of 37 votes, more than enough to secure her election as speaker of the City Council come January. She will be the first Jewish Council member to hold the job. ( Photo: Courtesy Julie Menin campaign) Julie Menin Declares Victory in City Council Speaker Race Upper East Side City Council Member Julie Menin said she has secured 37 votes, more than enough to be elected to speaker... News 01 Dec 2025 | 12:35