Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards and Ethics meeting
March 26, 2026, 10:30 AM
VOTE*
The Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards and Ethics held hearings on two nominations requiring the Council's advice and consent: the Mayor's appointment of Midori Valdivia to the Taxi and Limousine Commission and the Comptroller's appointment of Wayne G. Hawley to the Conflicts of Interest Board. The full Council confirmed both appointments the same day.
What was discussed
- Chair Ung presents two advice-and-consent nominations: Valdivia (TLC) and Hawley (COIB) Chair Sandra Ung introduced the two items the committee heard March 12: M41, the Mayor's appointment of Midori Valdivia to the Taxi and Limousine Commission (whom the Mayor intends to designate as Chair), and M51, the Comptroller's reappointment of Wayne G. Hawley to the Conflicts of Interest Board.
- Council Member Carr explains his no vote on the Valdivia (TLC) nomination Council Member David Carr said he would vote no on M41, citing Midori Valdivia's vote as an MTA board member to impose congestion pricing, which he argued burdened his Staten Island and outer-borough constituents. He praised her TLC and Port Authority record and voted aye on the Hawley
- Committee vote: Hawley confirmed unanimously; Valdivia advanced over one no vote The Committee on Rules adopted M51 (Hawley) by a final vote of 9–0 and M41 (Valdivia) by 8–1, with Council Member Carr the lone no vote; the chair held the roll open for late-arriving members.
Agenda
2 items
- M 0041-2026 Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name of Ms. Midori Valdivia to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment to the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, pursuant to Sections 31 and 2301 of the New York City Charter. Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution
- M 0051-2026 Communication from the Comptroller – Submitting the name of Wayne G. Hawley to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board pursuant to Section 2602 of the New York City Charter Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution