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Mamdani's Advisory Committee Faces Criticism Before Taking Office

12/13/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, mayor-elect, announced an Elected Officials Advisory Committee of over 100 New York officials.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Dan Goldman did not endorse Mamdani and are notably absent.
Democratic political operative Ken Frydman criticizes the committee for lacking diversity in political views.
Mamdani says the committee is collaborative and focused on affordability, with its first meeting held 20 days before he takes office.

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Zohran Mamdani, mayor-elect, announced an Elected Officials Advisory Committee of over 100 New York officials.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Dan Goldman did not endorse Mamdani and are notably absent.
Democratic political operative Ken Frydman criticizes the committee for lacking diversity in political views.
Mamdani says the committee is collaborative and focused on affordability, with its first meeting held 20 days before he takes office.