Mamdani’s Bone-Chilling Pledge Shows Depths He’s Willing To Go With Government Force
A barely concealed spoils system.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made a frightening pledge in a housing announcement Tuesday.
“Through our new citywide campaign, ‘Fix the City,’ we will focus on the worst landlords in New York City,” Mamdani announced to a delighted crowd. “When necessary, we will take aggressive legal action to remove negligent owners and property managers.” (RELATED: Mamdani To Prioritize City Resources For ‘Black And Brown’ People)
“And for buildings that have suffered chronic neglect, we will work to transfer ownership to responsible stewards. Stewards that include community land trusts, nonprofits —”
The crowd interrupted Mamdani with cheering.
“Nonprofits —”
And more cheering.
“— or even the tenants themselves.”
And more.
It seems a little bizarre that Mamdani’s pitch — taking private property and giving it to nonprofits — was met with such enthusiasm. Maybe they heard the word “nonprofit” and cheered on instinct. Most likely, they were simply thrilled by the idea of seizing property from landlords, an occupation many Mamdani supporters consider evil.
New York Councilwoman Vickie Paladino outlined what might occur if Mamdani’s plan comes to fruition.