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Mamdani Backers Rally to 'Tax the Rich' as Transition Raises $1 Million in 10 Days From 12,000 Donors (www.commondreams.org)

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"None of this would have been possible without everyday New Yorkers willing to spare $5, $10, or $20 to help build a government that will deliver for working people," said the mayor-elect.

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[–] BrikoX@lemmy.zip 8 points 2 days ago

Contrasting the money raised with that of previous administrations, a statement from Mamdani’s office said that “during Mayor Eric Adams’ transition, he had just 884 individual donors, with an average donation of more than $1,000, and former Mayor Bill de Blasio had 820 individual donors, with an average donation of $2,392.”

[+] salty_chief@lemmy.world -6 points 2 days ago (3 children)

What is the 1 million for? Sounds like a tax of the people for an attempt to tax the Rich.

[–] astropenguin5@lemmy.world 15 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Best guess is probably to pay transition team staff and such

Edit: actually went and read the article and yea pretty much just staffing

The campaign said the money will be used primarily for recruiting and retaining during the transition period as the administration takes shape.

[–] BrikoX@lemmy.zip 9 points 2 days ago

The campaign said the money will be used primarily for recruiting and retaining during the transition period as the administration takes shape.

[–] Keeponstalin@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago

As it readies to take on the most powerful interests in the city as well as some of the wealthiest people on the planet who call New York City home, Mamdani said in a statement that the support of working people will be crucial to his administration’s success.

“None of this would have been possible without everyday New Yorkers willing to spare $5, $10, or $20 to help build a government that will deliver for working people,” said the mayor-elect. “I’m grateful for every dollar New Yorkers have contributed to make this vision of an affordable, more livable city a reality.”

The campaign said the money will be used primarily for recruiting and retaining during the transition period as the administration takes shape.