Zohran Mamdani: “When Massachusetts takes that step to implement that new…”

“You know, I think just in our conversation today, you can see the power of example. We are continuing to cite example after example of how these beliefs can actually not only be implemented, but can be successful. When Massachusetts takes that step to implement that new surcharge, it can then be cited here in New York as an example for what we could see if we were to do the same. And I think this is something that Senator Sanders often shares with me and shares with so many others, is if you can make something work in New York City, it is allowed to be the proof of concept for it to work elsewhere.” (52:49–52:58)

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