Mamdani's Big Plans: Can He Win Over Big Business?

Zohran Mamdani is on a mission. He's been busy meeting with top business leaders, nonprofit heads, and even real estate developers. Why? To convince them to support his big spending plans. He wants to increase city spending by $10 billion every year. That's a lot of money!

Winning Over Skeptics

Mamdani has been joining many video calls, trying to win over people who might not have taken him seriously before. Kathy Wylde, who leads a big group of CEOs, has hosted several of these calls. She noticed that Mamdani has been listening more and adjusting his ideas. For example, he's been asked how he plans to freeze rents without causing problems for landlords.

Challenges Ahead

But not everyone is convinced. Some business leaders have known other politicians for decades. They're not ready to switch their support to Mamdani just yet. They're also curious about his stance on the police commissioner, Jessica Tisch. Mamdani has been trying to reassure them, but it's unclear if that will be enough.

Seeking Funding

Mamdani needs these wealthy individuals to fund his policies. However, many of them are skeptical. They doubt he can pull off his plans since he hasn't run anything big before. Some meetings suggest he might be more flexible than he seemed during his campaign. He's said he's open to different ways of achieving his goals, but the big question is who he will appoint to help him run the city.