{"id":87433,"date":"2026-01-02T17:27:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T17:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/87433\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T17:27:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T17:27:21","slug":"full-list-of-mamdani-executive-orders-signed-on-day-1-as-nyc-mayor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/87433\/","title":{"rendered":"Full List of Mamdani Executive Orders Signed on Day 1 as NYC Mayor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated mayor of New York City<\/a> on January 1, becoming the first Muslim and Asian American to lead the Big Apple and the youngest person to hold the post since 1892.<\/p>\n

The 34-year-old Democratic socialist promised a \u201cnew era\u201d for New York City, vowing to govern \u201caudaciously\u201d and not back down from the promises that made his electoral campaign so popular and impactful, including freezing the rent, making buses in the city free, and introducing universal child care.<\/p>\n

Why It Matters<\/p>\n

Mamdani\u2019s ascent from little-known assemblymember to rising star of his own party has made him the symbol of a potential comeback for the Democratic Party, which is hoping to gain ground back from the GOP at this year\u2019s midterms.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The newly minted mayor did not enjoy his party’s unanimous support during his campaign, but his sweeping victory in November has proven a wake-up call for Democrats across the country.<\/p>\n

Mamdani\u2019s every action is expected to be closely scrutinized by Democrats and Republicans alike in the coming months and years, as the mayor has promised to challenge established norms and \u201creinvent\u201d New York City.<\/p>\n

What To Know<\/p>\n

On day one of his mandate, Mamdani seemed to draw a clean line<\/a>\u00a0between himself and his predecessor, Eric Adams,\u00a0revoking all executive orders issued after September 26, 2024, when Adams was charged with bribery and fraud. The criminal case against him was later dismissed by a federal judge under the direction of President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n

At a press conference on Thursday, Mamdani said that all executive orders passed by Adams after that date were \u201cagainst the interests of working class people.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

His second executive order<\/a>, issued on the same day, established that the city should have five deputy mayors. One would be the First Deputy Mayor; one the Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning; one the Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice; one the Deputy Mayor for Operations; and another the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Their roles and responsibilities are described in detail in the order<\/a>. All deputy mayors respond directly to Mamdani.<\/p>\n

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The same order also established a Chief of Staff, a Chief Counsel to the Mayor and City Hall, and a Director of Communications, and retained the Office to Combat Antisemitism created by Adams.<\/p>\n

On his first day in office, Mamdani also announced three housing-related executive orders, keeping his promise to tackle the city’s housing affordability crisis.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, on the day when so many rent payments are due, we will not wait to deliver action,\u201d he said on Thursday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The first executive order revived the mayor\u2019s Office to Protect Tenants and announced that Cea Weaver, a nationally recognized tenant organizer and housing advocate, would be the office\u2019s new director.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The second created the new LIFT task force, which stands for land inventory fast-track, \u201cto leverage city-owned land and accelerate development,\u201d Mamdani said.<\/p>\n

The third created the SPEED (streamlining procedures to expedite equitable development) task force.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are sweeping measures,\u201d Mamdani said. \u201cBut it is just the beginning of a comprehensive effort to champion the cause of tenants too long ignored and homes too expensive.\u201d<\/p>\n

His administration, Mamdani said on Thursday, \u201cwill not wait to deliver action\u201d and \u201cwill stand up on behalf of the tenants of this city.\u201d<\/p>\n

What People Are Saying<\/p>\n

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Thursday: \u201cThe only expectation I seek to reset is that of small expectations. Beginning today, we will govern expansively and audaciously. We may not always succeed, but never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cI was elected as a democratic socialist and I will govern as a democratic socialist. I will not abandon my principles for fear of being called radical.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cea Weaver said in a statement on Thursday: \u201cI am humbled and honored to join Mayor Mamdani\u2019s administration \u2014 and to stand with him on his very first day in office as he makes clear where his priorities lie: with the millions of tenants in New York City who have been mistreated for too long by negligent landlords.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur work will only grow and this newly revitalized office marks a new era of standing up for tenants and fighting for safe, stable, and affordable homes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

What Happens Next<\/p>\n

Mamdani has promised to govern \u201cexpansively and audaciously\u201d and try to keep his campaign promises, which many have questioned<\/a>, for months now, whether he even has the power to implement them, such as freezing rent.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The mayor has admitted his administration \u201cmay not always succeed\u201d in keeping his goals, \u201cbut never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try,\u201d he said on Thursday.<\/p>\n

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