Zohran Mamdani: “This is a mayor who raised the rent by 12% on more than 2…”

“He speaks about the necessity of lowering costs of improving quality of life, of keeping New Yorkers safe. And I don't contest the diagnosis. I contest his delivery. However, This is a mayor who raised the rent by 12% on more than 2 million New Yorkers. A mayor who priced New Yorkers further out of childcare. A mayor who has time and time again exacerbated a cost of living crisis, whether by raising the water bill or supporting Con Edison when they wanted to raise gas and electric.” (03:57–04:02)

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