""When we are in City Hall, I will turn to Jahmila to help us build the coalitions we need to enact durable solutions and secure the political relationships necessary to follow through on these promises," Mamdani said at a press conference at the Greenpoint Library on Dec. 17. The role is likely to be critical for Mamdani's administration, as many of the mayor-elect's campaign promises - like free buses and universal childcare - will require support and funding from Albany and the City Council."
"Edwards, who has served as a top leader at District Council 37 for over a decade, will work to garner support for Mamdani's policies with city, state and federal officials . "New Yorkers have made it loud and clear that the affordability agenda is our mandate," Edwards said. "In order to achieve this, it is absolutely necessary that we continue to foster relationships and partner with the City Council, the state legislature, and our partners in the federal government.""
Zohran Mamdani appointed Jahmila Edwards as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs to build coalitions and secure political relationships across city, state, and federal levels. Edwards served as a top leader at District Council 37 for over a decade and will work to garner support and funding for campaign priorities like free buses and universal childcare. Edwards is a Brooklyn resident, newly-elected District Leader in Assembly District 43, and has prior experience in the Public Advocate's office and the Department of Education. Mamdani also named Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments to oversee recruiting and hiring. Many promised initiatives will require Albany and City Council approval and budgetary support, and Mamdani has criticized current hiring delays that leave city agencies understaffed.
Read at Brooklyn Paper
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]