REBNY Tells Zohran Mamdani to Ditch DSA Cronies and Hire Competent Advisors
REBNY advises potential Mayor Zohran Mamdani to prioritize competence over ideology when selecting advisors.
Real Estate Board of New York President Jim Whelan has some advice for potential Mayor Zohran Mamdani: surround yourself with competent people.
During an event hosted by Crain's on Thursday, Whelan stated, "Hire the best people you can. It is a really, really difficult job." He stressed the importance of selecting advisors based on their qualifications rather than their political beliefs. In other words, Whelan is warning against a Mamdani administration stacked solely with members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
Whelan emphasized that regardless of who becomes mayor, it is in everyone's best interest that they succeed. He stated, "We're going to be looking to work closely with Mayor Mamdani if..."
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