How Transition Commitees Shape Policy

Here’s how the Mamdani team advisory committees and the experts on them will help shape specific areas of governance once Mamdani takes office.

Housing Committee → Citywide Affordability & Tenant Policy

The Housing Committee’s recommendations will directly inform how the administration tackles rent stabilization, affordable housing construction, and tenant protections — central elements of Mamdani’s affordability agenda. Experts and advocates on this committee will lay the groundwork for proposals on rent freezes or controls, zoning reform, and new housing finance mechanisms.

Worker Justice Committee → Labor Protections & Wage Policy

As one of the two new committees in this transition, the Worker Justice Committee brings worker rights advocates together to shape policies on living wages, workplace safety, and labor protections—areas Mamdani has emphasized through his platform supporting workers across sectors. Representatives like labor advocates and worker organizers help translate grassroots concerns into formal policy frameworks.

Social Services & Health Committees → Safety Net & Public Health

Committees focused on Social Services and Health will advise on safety-net policies affecting food security, caregiving support, disability access, mental health services, and equitable health systems for city residents. Their recommendations can lead to expanded service programs and better coordination among agencies responsible for vulnerable populations.

Government Operations & Technology Committees → Efficiency & Accessibility

Committees on Government Operations and Technology serve a cross-cutting function by informing how city government can become more efficient, transparent, and digitally accessible. Expert members, like tech and civic data leaders, help the city use tools and data to improve everything from agency hiring practices to public communication and performance tracking.

Economic Development & Workforce Development → Growth & Job Access

This committee’s work will touch on job training, small business support, equitable workforce pathways, and strategies to ensure economic growth benefits a broad base of New Yorkers. Insights from labor scholars and community economic development leaders will help define workforce policies that support structural equity.

Community Organizing → Civic Engagement & Neighborhood Input

The Community Organizing Committee, another new addition, is designed to ensure neighborhood leaders and grassroots organizations have a role in shaping policy priorities. This committee helps translate local concerns into citywide plans, bolstering the mayor’s campaign promise of governance that listens and responds to everyday residents.