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NYC Mayor Appoints Deputy Mayor Amid Safety Criticism

3/28/2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Renita Francois as deputy mayor for community safety, overseeing $260 million budget.
Francois previously led Beyond Impact, a group advocating defunding police and abolishing prisons.
Critics, including Council Minority Leader David Carr, call the office a costly campaign promise that harms public safety.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch questioned the office's necessity, noting only 2% of calls would be diverted from the NYPD.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Renita Francois as deputy mayor for community safety, overseeing $260 million budget.
Francois previously led Beyond Impact, a group advocating defunding police and abolishing prisons.
Critics, including Council Minority Leader David Carr, call the office a costly campaign promise that harms public safety.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch questioned the office's necessity, noting only 2% of calls would be diverted from the NYPD.