STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Just a handful of days after Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s jobs portal tallied more than 50,000 applicants, his mayoral transition fund collected over $1 million.
“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,” Mamdani said in a written statement. “I’m grateful for every dollar New Yorkers have contributed to make this vision of an affordable, more livable city a reality.”
The average donation of the 12,707 submissions is roughly $77.65, the statement detailed.
Furthermore, the sheer number of donors is bounds away from Mayor Eric Adams’ and former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s transition funds.
According to the statement, Adams only garnered 884 givers with de Blasio marking even less at 820 givers.
On the other hand, the average donation was remarkably higher, the statement said. Adams’ donations averaged about $1,000 while de Blasio’s reached $2,392.
“More than 12,000 New Yorkers are contributing to this transition to turn the page on the politics of the past and build a new era for New York City,” Elana Leopold, Executive Director of the Transition, said. “Thanks to New Yorkers’ support, we will be ready on day one with top talent in place and ready to deliver.”
Mamdani’s campaign championed affordability, appealing to millions young New Yorkers, many of whom are struggling to remain in the five boroughs due to inflation and housing costs.
“This was a movement built by and for New Yorkers – and our administration will reflect that,” Mamdani said last week.
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