NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani asks supporters for $4M to fund transition, vows no wealthy donors
New York City’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, is making an earnest appeal to his supporters for financial contributions as he prepares to assume office in January 2024. In a video message shared on Tuesday, Mamdani candidly explained the challenges associated with funding his transition team, emphasizing that unlike campaign contributions, transition operations do not qualify for public matching funds. This means that the usual eight-to-one match on donations is unavailable, putting the onus on his team to raise the necessary funds independently. “We need to raise $4 million in total, so Jan. 1 can be the day we start to deliver, not start to prepare,” he stated, highlighting the urgency of his fundraising efforts.
As of November 14, Mamdani’s campaign has successfully raised over $1 million, with contributions coming from more than 12,700 donors, averaging about $77.65 per donation. This grassroots approach is reflective of his self-described democratic socialist values, as he aims to avoid reliance on wealthy donors typically favored in political fundraising. He underscored the importance of these funds for critical transition activities, including the vetting of 50,000 resumes received for potential staff positions, sustaining his team, and planning policy implementation alongside the inauguration. Mamdani’s victory in the mayoral race, where he triumphed over notable figures like former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, has set the stage for his ambitious agenda in New York City, and he is keen to hit the ground running upon taking office.
Mamdani’s call for support comes at a pivotal moment as he prepares to lead one of the largest cities in the United States. His administration is expected to bring a fresh perspective to governance, focusing on progressive policies that resonate with his constituents. As he navigates the complexities of transitioning into office, Mamdani’s commitment to grassroots fundraising and community engagement reflects a shift away from traditional political funding models, aiming to create a more inclusive and equitable approach to leadership in New York City.
New York City Mayor-elect
Zohran Mamdani
is appealing to supporters for donations as he prepares to take office.
“I hope very soon not to have to ask you for money. But until then, I’m askin’ for you to go to transition2025.com, give whatever you can …” Mamdani said in a
video
posted Tuesday.
The incoming mayor explained that transition operations do not qualify for public matching funds, unlike campaign contributions.
“Now unlike the campaign, transitions do not get public matching funds from the city. So that eight-to-one match: gone. It’s up to us to raise the money. Usually campaigns take that as an opportunity to rely on wealthy donors, but that’s not us,” he said.
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Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, said, “We need to raise $4 million in total, so Jan. 1 can be the day we start to deliver, not start to prepare.”
Figures displayed in the video showed more than $1 million raised as of Nov. 14, with an average donation of $77.65 across 12,707 donors.
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In the video, he explained why he’s
fundraising
.
“We have to vet the 50,000 resumes we’ve received,” he said. “We have to keep paying our incredible team.”
“And we have to plan not just our inauguration, but our policy implementation,” he said.
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Earlier this month, the New York state assembly member and Democratic mayoral candidate won the
Big Apple’s
mayoral contest, defeating former Empire State Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.
