Mayor-Elect Mamdani Has Raised Half Of $4M Fundraising Goal For Transition

NEW YORK CITY — New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has raised $2 million for his transition into office — half of his goal of $4 million by his inauguration on Jan. 1

Last week, his campaign disclosed that it had raised $1 million for his transition, with some 12,000 donors contributing an average of $77 per donation, according to CBS News.

Since then, the number of donors has doubled to more than 25,620 contributing an average of $75.

Donors have helped Mamdani raise the money in less than 20 days.

"With more than 25,000 individual donors and an average donation of $75, the people-powered Mamdani transition is building an administration that reflects the values and vision of New York City. These contributions will help us recruit top talent that is ready to get to work on January 1st and begin delivering on the affordability agenda that over 1 million New Yorkers voted for," Mamdani transition executive director Elana Leopold said in a statement.

The money will pay staff and advisers in the coming administration. Around 70,000 people have already applied to work in the Mamdani administration.

On Monday, Mamdani bolstered his transition team to 400 people across 17 transition committees.

The committees will cover areas like housing, transportation, government operations, immigrant justice, technology, community safety and economic development.

Appointed committee members include representatives from the Democratic Socialists of America, New York Taxi Workers Alliance, REBNY and Open New York.

Mamdani had previously named an all-woman transition team as he prepares to take office.