Mamdani Backers Rally to 'Tax the Rich' as Transition Raises $1 Million in 10 Days From 12,000 Donors | Common Dreams
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"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.

“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.

    • astropenguin5@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      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.

    • BrikoX@lemmy.zipOPEnglish
      9·
      2 days ago

      The campaign said the money will be used primarily for recruiting and retaining during the transition period as the administration takes shape.

    • Keeponstalin@lemmy.world
      9·
      2 days ago

      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.