New York City Councilmember Christopher Marte has been officially elected as co-chair of the City Council’s Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus (BLAC) last week and says he’s ready to represent. “I think by having a BLAC caucus, it gives us space to have some really tough conversations.”For more than a decade, BLAC has held a majority in the City Council, consisting of 35 of its 51 members. The caucus plays a critical role in shaping legislation, budget priorities, and oversight on behalf of the city’s communities of color. Marte promised to advance a bold agenda centered on immigrant protection, criminal justice reform, affordability, and combatting displacement for communities. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from, you’re on the menu right now,” said Marte.