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Dean Fuleihan Appointed First Deputy Mayor by Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani

New York PostNovember 10, 20252 min3,227 views
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Key Appointment for Mamdani Administration

  • 🎯 Dean Fuleihan, a former de Blasio administration official and budget expert, has been appointed as the first deputy mayor by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
  • πŸ’‘ This appointment signifies a major staffing decision for the incoming administration, which aims to implement a significant socialist agenda.

Fuleihan's Experience and Commitment

  • πŸ”‘ Fuleihan, who is 74 years old, brings extensive experience to City Hall, having previously served as first deputy mayor under Bill de Blasio.
  • πŸ’¬ He expressed pride in returning to serve the city and confidence in his experience to support Mayor-elect Mamdani and the team.
  • βœ… Fuleihan believes in Mamdani's agenda of addressing affordability in New York and is committed to working daily to achieve it.

Approach to Governance and Hiring

  • 🀝 Fuleihan highlighted a commitment to excellence by assessing individuals based on their work, regardless of who appointed them.
  • πŸ—£οΈ He noted a shift towards conversational approaches in governance, contrasting with past experiences where certain actions were deemed impossible.
  • πŸš€ The administration is focused on making its agenda achievable through collaboration and agreement.
  • πŸ‘₯ The portal for city hall applicants has already received tens of thousands of applications, indicating significant interest in joining the administration.
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Zohran MamdaniDean FuleihanFirst Deputy MayorNew York City HallDe Blasio AdministrationBudget GuruSocialist AgendaAffordabilityCity GovernmentPublic Service
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