Mamdani says he’s voting for housing ballot proposals, against even-year election measure

New York City's Democratic mayoral front-runner, Zohran Mamdani, has expressed his support for four major housing ballot measures, sparking debate among city leaders, labor unions, and community groups. The proposals aim to expedite affordable housing development and shift land-use decision-making power from the City Council to the mayor's office. Mamdani, along with supporters like Governor Kathy Hochul and City Comptroller Brad Lander, argue these measures will help address the city's housing crisis. However, opponents like Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa have taken differing stances, with Cuomo advocating for low-density neighborhood protection and Sliwa strongly opposing the proposals. Mamdani also shared his views on other ballot questions, including his opposition to moving city elections to even years and his support for a land-swap measure related to the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic complex. These votes have the potential to significantly impact neighborhood growth and development in New York City for years to come.

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