Inside Mamdani's transition team: List of officials

"With the clock ticking toward his midnight swearing-in Thursday, Mamdani announced Monday that he will keep several department heads from the Adams administration, even as key roles, including deputy mayor for operations, schools chancellor and transportation commissioner, remain vacant. So far, Mamdani's team includes a mix of new faces and holdovers. Turnover plagued the Adams administration, particularly midway through the term, underscoring the uncertainty ahead."

"Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City's next mayor on Jan. 1. He has opted to retain several current commissioners and senior officials, including Dr. Mitchell Katz at Health and Hospitals, Dr. Jason Graham as chief medical examiner, Mir Bashar as chief administrative officer and Michael Garner as chief business diversity officer. Here's a running list of key players who will be part of the Mamdani administration: Dean Fuleihan, First Deputy Mayor At 74, Fuleihan brings decades of City Hall experience after serving as first deputy mayor and budget director under Bill de Blasio."

"Elle Bisgaard-Church, Chief of Staff At 34, Bisgaard-Church is Mamdani's closest adviser and previously served as his Assembly chief of staff and campaign manager. A Democratic Socialists of America member, she represents continuity with the team that helped build Mamdani's political rise. Jessica Tisch, Police Commissioner Tisch is a 17-year city bureaucrat and three-time commissioner who is staying on despite policy differences with Mamdani. Both say they are committed to working together to improve public safety."

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City's mayor on Jan. 1 and has announced a transition team combining retained commissioners and new appointees. Several senior officials will remain, including Dr. Mitchell Katz, Dr. Jason Graham, Mir Bashar and Michael Garner, while key positions such as deputy mayor for operations, schools chancellor and transportation commissioner remain unfilled. Dean Fuleihan will serve as first deputy mayor, providing extensive institutional experience. Elle Bisgaard-Church will serve as chief of staff, and Jessica Tisch will continue as police commissioner despite policy differences. Turnover during the prior administration raises questions about continuity and stability.

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