On Wednesday at the New York City Council,  Christine Quinn was chosen to continue in her role as Speaker and new council members were sworn i

That means Brad Lander and Steve Levin are  officially, City Councilmen for District 39 and 33 respectively. They take over for Bill diBlasio who is now NYC’s Public Advocate and David Yassky.

During the swearing in event, Brooklyn Councilman Charles Barron argued that he should be speaker.

“For us to be the new majority, and not a single black or Latino is in a powerful position in a citywide position, in this city, is unconscionable,” he said.

According to WNYC:

Barron’s supporters in the galleries shouted “sellout” at black and Latino council members who voiced support for Quinn. Barron also argued that the office of speaker has too much power, but ultimately he wasn’t able to get any votes except for the one he himself cast.