Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is supporting Cea Weaver, the new head of the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants, despite controversy over her past social media posts. The posts, criticizing homeownership and linking it to white supremacy, raised concern among some officials. Weaver, known for her tenant rights activism, expressed regret over the posts and is focused on ensuring affordable housing in her new role.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani is the current Mayor of New York City.
- Cea Weaver was appointed to lead the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants.
- Weaver's past social media posts criticized homeownership and linked it to white supremacy.
- The posts caused backlash from officials, including those in the U.S. Department of Justice.
- Mayor Mamdani is aware of Weaver's past posts but supports her work for tenant rights.
- Weaver previously led efforts to pass tenant protection laws in New York State in 2019.
- Mayor Mamdani aims for tougher actions against negligent landlords.
- Weaver focuses on ensuring safe and affordable housing for all, regardless of renting or owning.
