Eric Adams

Eric Adams is an American Judge and former-Politician, currently serving as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Adams previously served as a a city councilman from 2000 to 2009, Mayor of New York City from 2009-2017, Governor of the Northeast from 2020 to 2022, Secretary of Education, Secretary of State, and Senator and Senate Majority Leader from 2022 to 2034.

## Eric Adams

Official Portrait of Senator Eric Adams, Circa 2025

## Political Career

### Previous Position(s)

• Governor of the Northeast
• Senate Minority Leader• Secretary of Education under President Levi Starkin• United States Senator (Senate Majority Leader)
• Secretary of State under North Mandela

### Political Allies

• President Levi Starkin
• North Mandela

## Early Life

Adams was born in Brooklyn, New York City, on March 24, 1972, to Shonda Adams and an unknown father. During his youth, Adams' family was impoverished. His mother, who worked was a maid, did not earn enough to provide Adams and his 4 siblings with consistent housing. As a result, Adams' youth was marked with displacement--he and his family moved homes several times each year, at one point living in their car. According to Adams, his experiences with poverty shaped the way that he viewed society, and ultimately inspired his path into politics.

To support his family, Adams trafficked narcotics during his teenage years. Known by local drug dealers as "Little Mule", Adams delivered hundreds of tons of substances (including cocaine, marijuana, and fentanyl) across New York City. As a result, Adams was able to pay utilities and rent for his family.

Concurrently, Adams was a student at James Madison High School. Adams described himself as an "okay" student, eventually graduating in 1990.

### Education and Early Career

Adams attended Kingsborough Community College, studying Mechanical Engineering. Adams graduated in 1992 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduating, Adams worked as a car mechanic at a small automobile shop in Chinatown.

In 1995, Adams encountered a police officer who he had often altercated with in his youth. According to Adams, the police officer "saw great potential" in Adams, inspiring him to join the New York Police Department. In 1996, Adams enlisted in the New York Police Academy. After graduating, he served in his home borough of Brooklyn, patrolling the streets he had once lived on.

As an officer, Adams was beloved by his community. Adams frequently interacted with locals and was seen as a role model by many. To Brooklynites, Adams was a prime example of a troubled youth who rose to become a leader. Adams' large presence in the Brooklyn community ultimately kickstarted his political career.

## Political Career

### New York City Council (2000-2009)

In 2010, Adams announced his candidacy for New York City's 4th City Council District as a Democrat, representing Brooklyn and Queens. In a nail-biter race, Adams defeated his challenger by 167 votes. During his 10 year tenure, Adams advocated for cleaner public transport, increased police spending, and debt relief programs for New York residents.

### Mayor of New York City (2009-2017)

In 2009, Adams announced his intentions to run for Mayor of New York City. A long-shot candidate, Adams trailed behind an impressive list of candidates, including state representatives, congressmen, and businessmen. However, Adams prevailed in a major upset, winning the Mayoral election by just over 7,000 votes.

### Governorship of the Northeast (2020-2022)

In 2020, Adams declared his intentions to run for Governor of the Northeast state. Adams beat the Republican nominee Mizu with 62.5% of the vote. During his tenure as Governor, Adams made all school lunches free, cancelled all student debt for all nurses and nursing students, expanded Wi-Fi access, legalized marijuana, and increased teacher pay. Adams did not run for reelection due to his appointment as Levi Starkin's Secretary of Education.

### Time as Secretary and Senate Career. (2022-2034)

In 2024, President Starkin nominated Adams to the position of Secretary of Education. In this position, Adams pushed for a national mandate of free school lunch.

After the Starkin Administration was replaced by the Mandela Administration, Adams became Mandela's Secretary of State. During this time, he was also elected to the Senate, where he became Senate Majority Leader. He pushed for climate change policy, education reform, and a federal minimum wage for teachers.

### Appointment to the Supreme Court (2034-)

In 2034, President Mandela declared that he is nominating Adams to the Supreme Court. Adams currently sits as an Associate Justice,.