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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appointed over 400 people to transition committees to advise on city governance, but most members report limited involvement, primarily participating in a single 90-minute Zoom call, with some feeling the process is symbolic rather than substantive. Despite this, committee members continue to stay engaged and provide input for upcoming city leadership decisions.
NYC's leftist groups like WFP and DSA are uniting and strategizing to expand their influence in city governance under Mayor Mamdani, aiming to leverage their collective power to push progressive policies and reshape city and state politics.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is appointing Dean Fuleihan as first deputy mayor and Elle Bisgaard-Church as chief of staff, bringing experienced officials to his team as he prepares to assume office, with a focus on addressing the city's cost of living crisis.
A Portland city leader discusses how Trump's portrayal of the city is inaccurate, highlighting differences between the 2020 protests and current issues, the impact of government structure changes, and the community's focus on police accountability and federal actions.
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb suggested that the Browns should contribute to the costs of demolishing Huntington Bank Field if the team moves to Brook Park, aiming for a smooth transition for the team's departure from the city.
Outgoing Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, who has decided not to run for a third term, now has the opportunity to lead the city without the political pressure of a reelection campaign. Wheeler aims to focus on guiding the city through its transition to a new form of government and seeing through initiatives to address homelessness, trash, and public safety. Many Portlanders hope he will use his remaining 15 months in office to make a positive impact and leave on a high note. However, the effectiveness of his leadership may be hampered by political dynamics and divisions among City Council members who are running for reelection.
Despite increased investment and efforts to address the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles, the latest homeless count shows a 9% year-over-year increase in homelessness in the county and a 10% jump in the city. City and county leaders express disappointment and call for more urgency and resources to be allocated to tackle the problem. The figures highlight the ongoing challenge of moving people into permanent housing, and leaders emphasize the need for cooperation between the public and private sectors to address the scale of the issue. Economic forces continue to push people into homelessness faster than they can be housed, underscoring the need for comprehensive solutions.