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Adams’ Top Aide Doubled Her Salary While Moonlighting on His Campaign

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams' top aide doubled her salary during the mayoral primary race by working both for his campaign and at her taxpayer-funded job, an examination by THE CITY found.

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams' top aide doubled her salary during the mayoral primary race by working both for his campaign and at her taxpayer-funded job, an examination by THE CITY found.

Ingrid Lewis-Martin earns $172,900 annually as Adams' deputy borough president — about $6,000 less than her boss. Starting April 15, Adams' mayoral campaign started paying her $6,500 on a biweekly basis for a total of $40,000 through June 30, records show.

Hiram Alejandro Durán/THE CITY Eric Adams, with top aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin at his right side, speaks at his party after the polls closed June 22. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams' top aide doubled her salary during the mayoral primary race by working both for his campaign and at her [...]




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