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Mayor Mamdani Names Valdivia as TLC Chair

1/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will announce Midori Valdivia, a transit advocate and MTA board member, as the new chair of the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
Valdivia has experience in urban planning.
She previously served as deputy commissioner at the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
The appointment requires City Council approval, and Mamdani has a history of advocating for taxi workers' rights.

History

Historical Context

In 1971, New York City established the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) under Mayor John Lindsay to regulate the taxi industry, addressing concerns about accessibility and driver rights. This initiative marked a shift from NYPD oversight, aiming to improve service standards. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's recent appointment of Midori Valdivia reflects ongoing efforts to enhance urban transportation and support taxi workers, continuing the TLC's foundational mission.

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Story summary

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will announce Midori Valdivia, a transit advocate and MTA board member, as the new chair of the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
Valdivia has experience in urban planning.
She previously served as deputy commissioner at the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
The appointment requires City Council approval, and Mamdani has a history of advocating for taxi workers' rights.

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