NEW YORK – Over 400 people are set to join 17 different transition advisory committees, according to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Mamdani’s transition team
What we know:
Mamdani made the announcement regarding his transition team earlier today, Nov. 24.
The complete list of transition advisory committees can be read below:
Arts and cultureCommunity organizingCommunity safetyCriminal legal systemEconomic development and workforce developmentEmergency responseGovernment operationsHealthHousingImmigrant justiceLegal affairsSmall businesses and MWBESocial servicesTransportation, climate and infrastructureTechnologyWorker justiceYouth and education
Two of the committees are new, according to FOX 5 NY’s political reporter Morgan McKay: Worker justice and community organizing.
The role of the advisory committees is to, of course, advise Mamdani’s administration on policy for each city agency.
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 20: Zohran Mamdani is seen on November 20, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by BG048/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Mamdani’s administration reports that over 70,000 people applied to be part of the future mayor’s team.
The Source: This article includes reporting from FOX 5 NY’s political reporter Morgan McKay.