New York Mayor Eric Adams did not mince his words about his disapproval of what he called the large number of “nasty” Gen Z voters supporting Zhoran Mamdani, the democratic socialist candidate leading the race for NYC mayor.

  • Aneb@lemmy.world
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    9 days ago

    I keep hearing what these losers have to say but I don’t see Mamdami’s actual campaign articles showing what he’s doing

    • PeacefulForest@lemmy.world
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      I mean you can just go to Mamdani’s YouTube and it’s there.

      Economic Justice & Cost of Living:

      • Raise the city’s minimum wage to $30 an hour by 2030.
      • Reduce taxes for overtaxed homeowners in the outer boroughs.
      • Increase taxes on more expensive homes in wealthier neighborhoods.
      • Increase corporate taxes and add a 2% income tax surcharge on city residents earning over $1 million to fund social programs.

      Housing & Tenant Rights:

      • Expand affordable housing and strengthen tenant protections.
      • Address the housing crisis by investing in public and social housing.

      Public Transit & Transportation:

      • Make MTA buses fare-free to improve accessibility.
      • Increase subway service and implement a fare-free bus pilot program.
      • Advocate for faster, more reliable bus service to reduce commute times.

      Public Safety & Criminal Justice:

      • Shift some police responsibilities to mental health professionals, especially for non-violent and mental health-related calls.
      • Reduce reliance on policing for issues better handled by social services.

      Education & Childcare

      • Fund tuition-free CUNY and SUNY schools.
      • Expand access to universal childcare for all New Yorkers.

      Healthcare & Social Services

      • Provide “baby baskets” for newborns to support new parents.
      • Invest in public health infrastructure and mental health services.

      Labor & Worker Rights

      • Support labor unions and worker organizing efforts.
      • Advocate for debt relief and fair wages for gig workers, including taxi drivers.
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      Media blackout. Only focus on the response to his ideas so it seems like the wave is against him and his ideas only exist to be opposed. When they spread his ideas people like them. When you only frame them by how much backlash they receive, it seems like they’re crazy