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New Advisor Pushes Mental Health Over Police in NYC

11/12/2025

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Zohran Mamdani appointed Elle Bisgaard-Church, a political newcomer affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America, chief advisor in New York City.
Bisgaard-Church's background includes significant involvement with the Democratic Socialists of America, where she helped secure Mamdani's endorsement.
The Department of Community Safety would replace police with mental health professionals for non-violent emergencies, costing about $1.1 billion.
She aims to advance Mamdani's affordability agenda and improve city governance.

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Zohran Mamdani appointed Elle Bisgaard-Church, a political newcomer affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America, chief advisor in New York City.
Bisgaard-Church's background includes significant involvement with the Democratic Socialists of America, where she helped secure Mamdani's endorsement.
The Department of Community Safety would replace police with mental health professionals for non-violent emergencies, costing about $1.1 billion.
She aims to advance Mamdani's affordability agenda and improve city governance.