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Mayor's Tenant Advocate Sparks Controversy Over Rent Control Views

1/15/2026

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Cea Weaver, appointed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lead city Office to Protect Tenants, faces backlash.
A resurfaced video shows her asserting rent control could undermine real estate profits and drive 'full social housing'.
Critics say her views threaten property investment and the housing market.
Social posts emerged, including labeling homeownership as a 'weapon of white supremacy'.
Weaver says remarks were regrettable, while supporters call the criticism a right-wing attack.

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Cea Weaver, appointed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lead city Office to Protect Tenants, faces backlash.
A resurfaced video shows her asserting rent control could undermine real estate profits and drive 'full social housing'.
Critics say her views threaten property investment and the housing market.
Social posts emerged, including labeling homeownership as a 'weapon of white supremacy'.
Weaver says remarks were regrettable, while supporters call the criticism a right-wing attack.