Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced the appointment of two senior officials to lead critical areas in his incoming administration. Julie Su will take on the newly established role of deputy mayor for economic justice, while Leila Bozorg has been named deputy mayor for housing and planning. n nSu, who previously served as acting U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Joe Biden, faced congressional resistance during her confirmation process, with opposition coming from some members of her own party. Her tenure as California’s labor chief during the pandemic drew scrutiny over systemic fraud in the unemployment benefits program and delays in delivering aid to eligible recipients. Despite these challenges, Mamdani expressed strong confidence in her record of advocating for workers’ rights across the nation. n n”I’m aware of the deputy mayor’s background, and I’m enthusiastic about her joining our team,” Mamdani said when questioned about Su’s past. “Her track record of standing up for working families aligns with our vision for a more equitable city.” n nBozorg, who previously served as executive director for housing under Mayor Eric Adams, is seen as a more consensus-driven selection. In her new role, she will oversee housing strategy and urban planning initiatives aimed at expanding affordable housing and improving city development frameworks. n
— News Original —nZohran Mamdani Appoints Julie Su and Leila Bozorg to Key Leadership Roles in New York City AdministrationnMayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced the appointment of two senior officials to lead critical areas in his incoming administration. Julie Su will take on the newly established role of deputy mayor for economic justice, while Leila Bozorg has been named deputy mayor for housing and planning. n nSu, who previously served as acting U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Joe Biden, faced congressional resistance during her confirmation process, with opposition coming from some members of her own party. Her tenure as California’s labor chief during the pandemic drew scrutiny over systemic fraud in the unemployment benefits program and delays in delivering aid to eligible recipients. Despite these challenges, Mamdani expressed strong confidence in her record of advocating for workers’ rights across the nation. n n”I’m aware of the deputy mayor’s background, and I’m enthusiastic about her joining our team,” Mamdani said when questioned about Su’s past. “Her track record of standing up for working families aligns with our vision for a more equitable city.” n nBozorg, who previously served as executive director for housing under Mayor Eric Adams, is seen as a more consensus-driven selection. In her new role, she will oversee housing strategy and urban planning initiatives aimed at expanding affordable housing and improving city development frameworks.
