Mamdani Appoints Union Leader to Key Role
Update: 2025-12-17
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Incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani appoints Jahmila Edwards, a union leader, as head of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Edwards role is crucial for securing state funding for Mamdanis ambitious campaign promises, such as free buses and universal childcare. Cat Da Costa is expected to lead the Mayor’s Office of Appointments, responsible for building the new administration. Mamdani faces immediate challenges, including eliminating bus fares, settling union contracts, and finding healthcare savings. More staff appointments are expected later this week.
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