Mayor Eric Adams has opted for continuity and experience in his latest round of deputy mayor appointments, tapping four seasoned public servants to steer key sectors of city administration in New York. In announcements that signal his ongoing commitment to tackling the everyday issues that define urban life—from housing to health services—the mayor underscored robust records and past performance as the bedrock of his team choices. The appointments include Adolfo Carrión, Jr., as deputy mayor for housing, economic development, and workforce; Suzanne Miles-Gustave, Esq., for health and human services; Jeffrey D. Roth for operations; and Kaz Daughtry for public safety, according to the official city release.
Carrión Jr., moves from his role as commissioner of New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development to his new position where he'll ride herd on issues touching the essential fabric of the city life: shelter, work, and opportunity. "The charge I accept today is to continue growing and managing our city with opportunity for everyone," Carrión Jr. was quoted, as noted by the City of New York. In her new role, Gustave will leverage her two decades in human services and advocacy for health equity, while Roth, with his swath through various city agencies and military service, pledges to invigorate the city's operational edifice with innovation and responsiveness. Daughtry, transferring his experience from the NYPD to the broader theater of public safety, emphasizes technology and community collaboration as the lynchpins of his strategy for a more secure metropolis.
Miles-Gustave brings a wealth of experience in public service at both the local and state levels, having managed a hefty $5 billion budget at the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. "I am honored to join this administration in its historic efforts to make New York a safer, healthier place for our children and families," she told the city's publication. Roth's career straddles impressive stints in emergency management and data-driven policy making, all of which underlay a detail-oriented vision for the city's infrastructure and operations. Daughtry's prior work with the NYPD has endowed him with nuanced insights into community relations, situating him as a promising advocate for a more integrated approach to public safety.
Mayor Adams underscored the weight of the task before them and lauded the outgoing deputies for their service. “I also want to say how much I appreciate all the good work of our outgoing team members: Maria Torres-Springer, Anne Williams-Isom, Meera Joshi, and Chauncey Parker. All four have been vital to our work reshaping New York City. We’ve broken record after record together, and New Yorkers owe them an enormous debt of gratitude for their service to our city. I wish all four all the best in their future endeavors,” Adams commented. The changing of the guard is set to take place mostly at the close of business on Friday, March 14—except for Daughtry, who assumes his post immediately, as mentioned by the city's official release.
