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Mamdani's Budget Faces Criticism Amid Community Safety Plans

2/23/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to hire a deputy mayor for community safety by spring 2026.
His preliminary budget proposes a 9.5% property tax increase if state tax hikes on high-income earners are not approved.
Jewish City Council Speaker Julie Menin criticized the budget for lacking funding for the proposed Department of Community Safety.
Leaders stress interfaith cooperation between Jewish and Muslim communities to build partnerships, underscoring Mamdani's leadership.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to hire a deputy mayor for community safety by spring 2026.
His preliminary budget proposes a 9.5% property tax increase if state tax hikes on high-income earners are not approved.
Jewish City Council Speaker Julie Menin criticized the budget for lacking funding for the proposed Department of Community Safety.
Leaders stress interfaith cooperation between Jewish and Muslim communities to build partnerships, underscoring Mamdani's leadership.