Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will pick a longtime ally to help him launch a mayoral bid next month against current New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Politico reported Thursday.

Charlie King, a consultant whose relationship with Cuomo dates back decades, has already begun vetting others to work on the former governor’s mayoral campaign, according to the report.

“As far as I know, there is no Cuomo campaign for mayor but should that change, I’m sure everyone will know who is on board,” King told Politico. “Judging by the unsolicited proposals and resumes that have flooded in, should the former governor decide to run, I’m sure he’ll have his pick.”

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