It\u2019s a cabinet of comrades.<\/p>\n
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has taken his sweet time filling out the highest levels of his administration \u2014 and many top jobs remain unfilled.<\/p>\n
The democratic socialist mayor\u2019s picks so far have been a balance of seasoned government veterans, left-wing activists and more than a few who check both boxes.<\/p>\n
Here are notable hires for Mamdani\u2019s lefty City Hall.<\/p>\n
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch will remain as Mamdan\u2019s top cop. Robert Miller<\/p>\n
Jessica Tisch<\/p>\n
Esteemed NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch\u2019s decision to stay on<\/a> as top cop \u2014 and Mamdani\u2019s commitment to keep her \u2014 helped soothe many fears over the socialist\u2019s incoming administration.<\/p>\n Tisch, who was the fourth police commissioner to serve under outgoing Mayor Eric Adams, is widely credited with leading the nation\u2019s largest police force out of multi-front crisis.<\/p>\n Crime has not only ticked sharply downward since Tisch took over in 2024, but she also thinned the department\u2019s ranks of dubious officials elevated by Adams\u2019 cronies.<\/p>\n Kamar Samuels will become the schools chancellor for the NYC Department of Education (DOE). Instagram \/ Zohran Mamdani<\/p>\n Kamar Samuels<\/p>\n Longtime educator Kamar Samuels <\/a>will be schools chancellor under Mamdani, taking over the largest public school system in the nation.<\/p>\n Samuels as a superintendent on the Upper West Side had worked to dismantle Gifted & Talented programs and tackle racial diversity \u2014 two priorities shared by Mamdani.<\/p>\n Lillian Bonsignore will be the FDNY commissioner after previously being the former chief of EMS operations. Instagram \/ Zohran Mamdani<\/p>\n Lillian Bonsignore<\/p>\n Lillian Bonsignore<\/a> will be the second woman to serve as the FDNY\u2019s commissioner. <\/p>\n The former chief of EMS operations is a highly decorated retired FDNY veteran, but her appointment by Mamdani was met by grumbling from some firefighters.<\/p>\n Mike Flynn will become the transportation commissioner and plans to overhaul public transportation, including implementing Mamdani\u2019s free bus plan. AP<\/p>\n Mike Flynn<\/p>\n Mike Flynn<\/a> will serve as the city\u2019s transportation commissioner as Mamdani aims to overhaul public transportation in the city by making buses free.<\/p>\n He boasts a decade of experience in the Department of Transportation before he jumped ship to work at a consulting firm.<\/p>\n Dean Fuleihan will be Mamdani\u2019s right-hand man as first deputy mayor. Derek French\/SOPA Images\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n Dean Fuleihan<\/p>\n Dean Fuleihan<\/a>, a veteran city and state governmental insider, will serve as Mamdani\u2019s right-hand under the title first deputy mayor.<\/p>\n The position puts Fuleihan back into City Hall, where he previously served as Bill de Blasio\u2019s budget director and first deputy mayor.<\/p>\n He presided over ballooning budgets, but generally carries a reputation as seasoned and pragmatic political hand that could sand off the inexperienced Mamdani\u2019s rough edges.<\/p>\n Ellie Bisgaard-Church will be Mamdani\u2019s chief of staff, where she also held that position in his state Assembly office. Lev Radin\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n Elle Bisgaard-Church<\/p>\n Mamdani\u2019s left-hand woman Elle Bisgaard-Church<\/a>, a Democratic Socialists of America true believer, will serve as his chief of staff, a position she held in his state Assembly office.<\/p>\n Bisgaard-Church\u2019s importance to Mamdani is shown by the fact that she was one of his first two appointments, along with Fuleihan.<\/p>\n Julie Su will be the deputy mayor for economic justice after previously serving as a cabinet official under President Joe Biden. Instagram \/ Zohran Mamdani<\/p>\n Julie Su<\/p>\n Julie Su<\/a>, a controversial cabinet official under President Joe Biden, was tapped to serve as Mamdani\u2019s deputy mayor for economic justice \u2014 a newly created post squarely in the incoming mayor\u2019s lefty wheelhouse.<\/p>\n Before gaining Mamdani\u2019s vote of confidence, Su was arguably last best known for failing to get a full confirmation from Congress as Biden\u2019s labor secretary over her progressive views.<\/p>\n She also presided over widespread fraud during her stint as California\u2019s labor secretary.<\/p>\n Sherif Soliman will be the director of the Mayor\u2019s Office of Management and Budget after working under the de Blasio and Adams administrations. Instagram \/ Zohran Mamdani<\/p>\n Sherif Soliman<\/p>\n A key architect of congestion pricing \u2014 Sherif Soliman<\/a> \u2014 is going to serve as director of the Mayor\u2019s Office of Management and Budget under Mamdani.<\/p>\n Soliman had served under both Mayor Bill de Blasio and Adams, as well as a board that laid the foundation for congestion pricing tolls to drive in Lower Manhattan.<\/p>\n Steven Banks has been tapped as the head of the city\u2019s Law Department with the title of corporation counsel. Robert Mecea<\/p>\n Steven Banks<\/p>\n Steven Banks<\/a>, a self-described \u201csocial justice attorney,\u201d has been tapped to head the city\u2019s Law Department as corporation counsel.<\/p>\n Banks previously served as de Blasio\u2019s homeless services director before returning to his roots as a legal thorn in City Hall\u2019s side, battling Adams in court as the former mayor tried to roll back \u201cright to shelter\u201d rules during the migrant crisis.<\/p>\n Ramzi Kasseem will be Mamdani\u2019s chief counsel, who once defended an al-Qaeda member along with Columbia University anti-Israel leader,\u00a0Mahmoud Khalil. Instagram \/ Zohran Mamdani<\/p>\n Ramzi Kassem<\/p>\n A lawyer who once defended an al-Qaeda member will serve as Mamdani\u2019s chief counsel, perhaps the most important advisory role in the mayor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n Ramzi Kassem\u2019s<\/a> appointment raised eyebrows given his controversial legal work, which also included defending Columbia University anti-Israel leader\u00a0Mahmoud Khalil<\/a>.<\/p>\n The City University of New York\u00a0law professor had also served as a senior policy adviser under Biden.<\/p>\n Tascha Van Auken will run the newly created Office of Mass Engagement, which will help out New Yorkers, community groups, and faith-based organizations. c-span<\/p>\n Tascha Van Auken<\/p>\n Tascha Van Auken, a Democratic Socialists of America organizer behind the Mamdani campaign\u2019s volunteer field operation, is bringing her skills to City Hall. <\/p>\n Mamdani tapped Van Auken to head the newly created Office of Mass Engagement, envisioned to help mobilize New Yorkers, community groups and faith-based organizations.<\/p>\n Cea Weaver will be the head of the Mayor\u2019s Office to Protect Tenants. Instagram \/ Zohran Mamdani<\/p>\n Cea Weaver<\/p>\n Left-wing activist Cea Weaver <\/a>was appointed to head a revived Mayor\u2019s Office to Protect Tenants.<\/p>\n Weaver had called for a rent freeze during the COVID-19 pandemic, pushed tenant strikes and championed an eviction ban.<\/p>\n Leila Bozorg will serve as deputy mayor for housing and planning after having a key role in former Mayor Eric Adams\u2019 \u201cCity of Yes\u201d housing initiative. Instagram \/ Zohran Mamdani<\/p>\n Leila Bozorg<\/p>\n A key player in Adams\u2019 \u201cCity of Yes\u201d housing initiative is staying on, with an eye toward delivering its promises of more affordable homes.<\/p>\n Leila Bozorg<\/a> has been tapped to serve as deputy mayor for housing and planning.<\/p>\n Jahmila Edwards has been appointed as director of intergovernmental affairs, after previously serving in the de Blasio administration. Instagram \/ Zohran Mamdani<\/p>\n Jahmila Edwards<\/p>\n Jahmila Edwards<\/a>, another de Blasio administration vet and leader in the powerful DC37 union, will serve as director of intergovernmental affairs.<\/p>\n She\u2019ll take the lead for drumming up crucial support for Mamdani\u2019s socialist agenda among city, state and federal pols.<\/p>\n Julia Kerson will serve as Mamdani\u2019s deputy mayor of operations after working under former Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Kathy Hochul. Instagram \/ Zohran Mamdani<\/p>\n Julia Kerson<\/p>\n Julia Kerson<\/a> is returning to City Hall, where she\u2019ll serve as Mamdani\u2019s deputy mayor of operations.<\/p>\n Kerson had served under de Blasio and Gov. Kathy Hochul, as well as worked for the MTA. <\/p>\n Mitchell Katz will retain his role leading NYC Health + Hospitals after being involved in the de Blasio and Adams administrations. Paul Martinka<\/p>\n Mitchell Katz<\/p>\n A familiar face from both de Blasio\u2019s and Adams\u2019 administration, Mitchell Katz<\/a> likely will keep his job leading NYC Health + Hospitals.<\/p>\n Katz helped lead the city\u2019s response to the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n Jason Graham will also stay as the chief medical examiner. James Messerschmidt for NY Post<\/p>\n Jason Graham<\/p>\n Mamdani also moved to keep Jason Graham as chief medical examiner.<\/p>\n Graham\u2019s work investigating overdose deaths was highlighted by Mamdani\u2019s team as they announced he\u2019d stay on.<\/p>\n Sam Levine has been tapped to be the latest commissioner of Consumer and Worker Protection. Instagram \/ Zohran Mamdani<\/p>\n Sam Levine<\/p>\n Sam Levine will be commissioner of Consumer and Worker Protection. <\/p>\n He\u2019s an alumnus of former President Joe Biden\u2019s administration, where he served as director of the Federal Trade Commission\u2019s Bureau of Consumer Protection.<\/p>\n Ali Najmi will be chair for the Mayor\u2019s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary. AP<\/p>\n Ali Najmi<\/p>\n Civil rights attorney Ali Najmi is leading a revamped group that appoints local judges.<\/p>\n Najmi will be chair for the Mayor\u2019s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary.<\/p>\n Ahmed Tigani will be the city\u2019s buildings commissioner after having previous experience with the de Blasio and Adams administrations. Instagram \/ Zohran Mamdani<\/p>\n Ahmed Tigani<\/p>\n Ahmed Tigani, a veteran of both de Blasio\u2019s and Adams\u2019 City Halls, will serve as the city\u2019s buildings commissioner.<\/p>\n Tigani had served as acting commissioner for the city\u2019s Housing Preservation & Development agency under Adams.<\/p>\n Louise Yueng will serve as chief climate officer after working for former city Comptroller Brad Lander. Instagram \/ Zohran Mamdani<\/p>\n Louise Yueng<\/p>\n The city\u2019s fight against climate change has a new leader.<\/p>\n