New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has appointed an all-female transition team, signaling a progressive start to his administration. The five-member group will be co-chaired by former FTC Chair Lina Khan, Maria Torres-Springer, Grace Bonilla, Melanie Hartzog, and Elana Leopold.
Thank you, New York City. Together we made history.
— Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) November 5, 2025
Now let’s get to work. https://t.co/G7F2sbda74 pic.twitter.com/GQABMqJHgn
Khan, known for her aggressive antitrust stance during the Biden administration, reflects Mamdani’s intent to challenge corporate power and advance economic reforms, including higher taxes on the wealthy to address New York’s cost-of-living crisis.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced his transition leadership team on Wednesday:
— Drop Site (@DropSiteNews) November 5, 2025
➤ Transition Co-Chairs: Grace Bonilla, Lina Khan, Maria Torres-Springer, and Melanie Hartzog
➤ Transition Executive Director: Elana Leopold
The transition team, with backgrounds in… pic.twitter.com/3pWQw2BKxj
Mamdani said his administration will draw on “organizers, policy experts, and working people” to shape city policy.
He also called for grassroots donations to fund his transition, emphasizing independence from corporate influence.
Fresh off winning New York City’s mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani announced that a team including former city and federal officials — all women — would steer his transition to City Hall. https://t.co/1yf4kWE8In
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) November 5, 2025
Asked about President Donald Trump’s criticism labeling him a “communist,” Mamdani said he is willing to work with the White House on issues that benefit New Yorkers. He takes office on January 1, 2026.
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