New York Metropolis Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has raised $2 million for his transition efforts in lower than 20 days as he prepares to take workplace on Jan 1.
The money has flowed largely from small donors — with 25,620 particular person donors and a median contribution of $75.
The fundraising displays Mamdani’s deal with grassroots help.
Compared to his over 25,000 donors, Mayor Adams’ whole transition money got here from 884 individuals, for a complete of $1.94 million in 2021, and Former Mayor de Blasio obtained funds from 820 people in 2013, totaling $2.08 million. These figures mirror Adams’ and de Blasio’s remaining hauls, whereas Mamdani nonetheless has greater than a month to proceed to boost funds.
The funds are going in the direction of paying his employees, establishing groups of consultants and advocates to advise his incoming administration and filter via the 70,000 resumes from Mamdani administration hopefuls.
“The people-powered Mamdani transition is building an administration that reflects the values and vision of New York City,” Elana Leopold, government director of the transition, mentioned.
“These contributions will help us recruit top talent that is ready to get to work on January 1st and begin delivering on the affordability agenda over 1 million New Yorkers voted for.”
Mamdani launched the fundraising effort the day after his Nov. 4 victory.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks at a press convention on Nov. 10. (Barry Williams / New York Every day Information)
Mamdani introduced Monday his 400-person transition crew, who at the moment are working throughout 17 committees to arrange the administration. That crew consists of some former Adams administration officers, together with Meera Joshi, a former deputy mayor; Laura Kavanagh, ex-Hearth Division Commissioner; Hassan Naveed, Adams’ former hate crimes chief who accused him of anti-Muslim bias after being fired and Arva Rice, who headed the Civilian Grievance Overview Board till Adams requested her to step down.
After Mamdani requested for supporters to donate to the transition on social media final week, his crew mentioned they obtained $300,000 in 12 hours from 5,999 donors.
