“None of this would have been possible without everyday New Yorkers willing to spare $5, $10, or $20 to help build a government that will deliver for working people,” said the mayor-elect.
Contrasting the money raised with that of previous administrations, a statement from Mamdani’s office said that “during Mayor Eric Adams’ transition, he had just 884 individual donors, with an average donation of more than $1,000, and former Mayor Bill de Blasio had 820 individual donors, with an average donation of $2,392.”
What is the 1 million for? Sounds like a tax of the people for an attempt to tax the Rich.
Best guess is probably to pay transition team staff and such
Edit: actually went and read the article and yea pretty much just staffing
The campaign said the money will be used primarily for recruiting and retaining during the transition period as the administration takes shape.
The campaign said the money will be used primarily for recruiting and retaining during the transition period as the administration takes shape.
As it readies to take on the most powerful interests in the city as well as some of the wealthiest people on the planet who call New York City home, Mamdani said in a statement that the support of working people will be crucial to his administration’s success.
“None of this would have been possible without everyday New Yorkers willing to spare $5, $10, or $20 to help build a government that will deliver for working people,” said the mayor-elect. “I’m grateful for every dollar New Yorkers have contributed to make this vision of an affordable, more livable city a reality.”
The campaign said the money will be used primarily for recruiting and retaining during the transition period as the administration takes shape.
