Embattled Assemblyman Vito Lopez claims he knew nothing about a sneaky plan to change his district boundary that would boost his chances of winning a City Council seat next year.
Lopez, under fire for groping at least four female staffers, denied involvement in the last-minute change to the proposed redistricting map in which his block of Stanhope Street in Brooklyn was moved from the 37th District into the neighboring 34th, where his power base lies.
“I have no idea about the adjustments,” Lopez told The Post. “I had no input into the lines. I have not at all decided on what my political career is, if I have any.”
He has indicated he might run for the open council seat next year.
The boundary change would take effect unless the council — controlled by Speaker and mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn — or US Justice Department rejects it.
Quinn denied involvement in the new lines. But Lopez ally and Councilman Erik Dilan said, “Yes, I made recommendations regarding my council district, including the changes in question. They are just that — recommendations,” he said, refusing to answer follow-up questions.