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Mayor Mamdani Launches $2M Activist Office Amid Criticism

3/25/2026

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Zohran Mamdani, the mayor, is establishing a 'mass engagement' office hiring 14 activist-oriented positions costing $2 million.
The office aims to implement the Democratic Socialists of America mobilization model in City Hall and pursue co-governance.
Critics say the roles are political and resemble campaign staff positions.
City Hall has not provided comments on the new office or its funding.

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Story summary

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor, is establishing a 'mass engagement' office hiring 14 activist-oriented positions costing $2 million.
The office aims to implement the Democratic Socialists of America mobilization model in City Hall and pursue co-governance.
Critics say the roles are political and resemble campaign staff positions.
City Hall has not provided comments on the new office or its funding.