Zohran Mamdani: “We're going to accelerate permits and applications.”

“$1,000 isn't a lot to our city government, but it can be make or break for a small business trying to get off the ground. Next, We're going to accelerate permits and applications. The mom and pop czar will coordinate with agencies to speed up turnaround times, cut red tape, and let New Yorkers start businesses sooner, because you shouldn't have to fill out 24 forms and go through seven agencies to start a barbershop.” (00:53–00:55)

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