MAYOR ADAMS NOMINATES RASMIA KIRMANI-FRYE, DAVID GOLD TO CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, CHRIS YOON TO BOARD OF STANDARDS AND APPEALS

 

 New York City Mayor Eric Adams today nominated Rasmia Kirmani-Frye and David Gold to the City Planning Commission (CPC) and Chris Yoon to the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA). The nominations will be presented to the New York City Council for its advice and consent. 

CPC commissioners serve five-year terms. BSA commissioners serve six-year terms.

 

“I am thrilled to nominate these three highly capable individuals to join the team of the ‘City of Yes,” said Mayor Adams. “This team combines skills and expertise with a commitment to community engagement and partnership, and I hope the City Council will agree and confirm them promptly so we can ‘Get Stuff Done’ together.”

 

“We are very pleased to nominate Rasmia Kirmani-Frye, David Gold, and Chris Yoon to fill these critical positions on CPC and BSA to help shape the many critical land use decisions that our city will be making in the coming years,” said Deputy Mayor for Economic and Workforce Development Maria Torres-Springer. “They each bring significant expertise, experience, and a commitment to our city that will serve New Yorkers across the five boroughs.”

 

“As we work to get our economy back up and running, and to solve our decades-long housing crisis, I am deeply excited to be working with these talented new commissioner nominees,” said City Planning Commission Chair and Department of City Planning Director Dan Garodnick.

 

“I am deeply honored to be nominated to the City Planning Commission by Mayor Adams,” said Rasmia Kirmani-Frye, nominee, CPC; and interim executive director, Hester Street. “Mayor Adams has put forward a bold and inclusive vision of growth for our incredible city. I would be so thrilled to work alongside City Planning Commission Chair Dan Garodnick and all the commissioners to center neighborhoods and equitable and imaginative planning throughout our city. New York City is at a crucial moment, and in order to move forward, we must respond with creativity and a commitment to planning efforts that support inclusive transformation. I look forward to working with our diverse communities, partners, and the administration to ensure that the future of New York City represents all New Yorkers.”

 

“I am thrilled to be considered for this important position and look forward to working collaboratively with Mayor Adams, Deputy Mayor Torres-Springer, the commission, and the broader city leadership to advance the success of our city, while emphasizing inclusion and economic improvement for all,” said David Gold, nominee, CPC; and partner, AdvisIRy Partners Group. “Thoughtful planning is a prerequisite to success; my background working with and advising both for-profit and nonprofit entities will help enhance the mayor’s meaningful ‘City of Yes’ vision. I personally want to thank Mayor Adams for his vote of confidence. I look forward to working with all of the stakeholders to advance our mission.”