DONOVAN RICHARDS JR. SWORN IN FOR FULL TERM AS QUEENS BOROUGH PRESIDENT

(January 3, 2022 at 10am)

QUEENS, NY – During a small, private ceremony on the steps of Queens Borough Hall, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. was sworn-in for his first full-term as Queens Borough President on Friday, December 31, 2021.

As the Borough President’s wife, Tameeka, and son, Donovan III, looked on, New York City Clerk Michael McSweeney administered the City Charter-mandated oath of office to Borough President Richards, who had his hand placed on a Bible when taking the oath. Also in attendance was newly appointed Queens Deputy Borough President Ebony Young.

First elected in a special election on November 3, 2020 to fill out the remainder of the term of former Borough President Melinda Katz, Borough President Richards was elected to a full four-year term on November 2, 2021. That four-year term officially began with the start of the new year at midnight on January 1, 2022.

“It is a great honor to have the opportunity to continue serving the 2.4 million residents of the Borough of Queens,” said Borough President RICHARDS. “I know a great deal of trust and faith has been placed in me to lead our Borough as it seeks to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and enjoy a brighter future. With the help and support of the people of Queens, we will make sure a brighter future is ahead.” 

“I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Borough President Richards on his swearing-in,” said Deputy Borough President YOUNG. “It is a great privilege to serve Queens as its Deputy Borough President, and I look forward to working with Borough President Richards as he begins his first full term in office. I know that, under the Borough President’s skillful and steadfast leadership, we will succeed in implementing his vision of a Queens that works for everyone.”

Borough President Richards’ public inauguration ceremony had been scheduled for January 16, 2022, but it is postponed due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. The new date for the event has yet to be determined.

Photos from Borough President Richards’ swearing-in can be found here.

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