The now-infamous politician filed the paperwork formalizing his status as a candidate last week after publicly toying with the idea of running for the Council seat.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-12-11 14:10:52">December 11, 2024 at 2:10 PM EST</time>

The now-infamous politician filed the paperwork formalizing his status as a candidate last week after publicly toying with the idea of running for the Council seat.{ai:summary}<p>A well-known politician has officially filed paperwork to run for a Council seat after previously hinting at his candidacy. </p><p>The move follows a period of speculation regarding his intentions. #politics</p>

Anthony Weiner, ex-congressman jailed in sexting scandal, files to run for NYC City Council seat

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