Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani Appoints New Deputy Mayors for Housing and Economic Justice

New Leadership for New York City

• 🎯 Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is building his administration by appointing senior leaders focused on tackling critical city challenges.
• 💡 The administration aims to govern with ambition, imagination, and competence, prioritizing the needs of all New Yorkers, especially those often forgotten.

Deputy Mayor for Housing Appointed

• 🔑 Leila Bozorg is appointed as the Deputy Mayor for Housing, tasked with addressing the city's housing crisis.
• 🏠 Bozorg brings 15 years of experience in shaping housing policy at city and federal levels, overseeing significant housing budgets and strategies.
• 🤝 Her work has focused on advocating for tenants, low-income families, public housing residents, and migrant communities.

Inaugural Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice

• 🚀 Julie Su is appointed as the first-ever Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice, a new role focused on tackling inequality and protecting workers.
• 💼 Su's background includes serving as Acting Secretary of Labor and Deputy Secretary of Labor under President Biden, with a history of fighting wage theft and corporate abuses.
• ⚖️ This role will oversee agencies like the Taxi and Limousine Commission and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to ensure fair labor practices and consumer protection.

Vision for Governance and Enforcement

• 💬 The administration emphasizes that laws are only as good as their enforcement, with a commitment to ensuring protections for workers and consumers are realized.
• 🌍 Economic justice is framed as a holistic approach, impacting not just basic needs but also the quality of life and enjoyment of city amenities.
• 🌟 Both deputy mayors are expected to lead with compassion, creativity, and boldness to improve the lives of New Yorkers and ensure they feel represented.