A New York City watchdog group is suing Mayor Eric Adams’ administration for failing to release a plan for addressing racial disparities in the city, across a range of topics, as required under a voter-backed initiative three years ago.

The city Commission on Racial Equity, an independent city agency also established by a 2022 charter change overwhelmingly backed by voters, filed the lawsuit on Tuesday in state court. It notes the required racial equity plan is over 500 days overdue.

“In short, the entire racial equity planning process required by Chapter 78 of the New York City Charter has been stalled by the mayor’s conduct,” the lawsuit claims.

“No lawful reason has been offered for the mayor’s refusal to release and publish the preliminary plan — and none exists,” the lawsuit st

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