Reformers Blast ‘Audacious Power Grab’ by Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair

Proposed rules changes by Brooklyn Democratic Party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn are being criticized as an attempt at a power grab. Critics argue that the proposals would add dozens of new voting members to the executive committee and grant permanent voting rights to former party chairs. State Attorney General Letitia James, Public Advocate Jumanne Williams, and others warned that these changes should not move forward because they go against established democratic processes.