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Mamdani: Elected as Democratic Socialist, Will Govern NYC as One

PBS NewsHourJanuary 1, 20262 min1,993 views
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Transforming City Hall Culture

  • πŸ’‘ The new administration aims to transform City Hall's culture from "no" to "how."
  • 🎯 They pledge to answer to all New Yorkers, not to billionaires or oligarchs.
  • ✊ The administration will govern without shame or insecurity, making no apologies for their beliefs.

Governing Principles

  • πŸ’¬ Mamdani states, "I was elected as a democratic socialist, and I will govern as a democratic socialist."
  • ⚠️ He will not abandon his principles for fear of being deemed radical.
  • βš–οΈ Citing a senator from Vermont, the system that gives much to few and denies basic necessities to many is deemed radical.

Ensuring Basic Necessities

  • 🌱 The administration will strive daily to ensure no New Yorker is priced out of basic necessities.
  • πŸ—½ In the words of Jadakiss, this is a government of New York, by New York, and for New York.
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