Uh you have said that you want to raise $9 billion in new taxes, increasing taxes on the wealthy, on businesses in order to fund your key policies like universal child care, which you mentioned. You would need Governor Kathy Hokll to be on board with this. You'd need her signature.She has never publicly committed to increasing taxes. I know you just spoke with her. Mr.. mayor elect. Did Governor Hokll commit to you that she will support and sign on to your plan to increase taxes. >> The governor and I had a ...

Political Landscape & Policy Agenda - Zoran Mandani, after winning the New York City mayoral election with over 2 million votes, is forming a transition team [1] - Mandani's campaign centered on affordability, similar to Bill Delasio's campaign 12 years prior, gaining significant visibility through grassroots efforts and social media [5][6][7] - Mandani plans to fund his agenda, including free universal child care, by taxing the wealthy, requiring negotiation with the state legislature and Governor Kathy Hokll, who has been opposed to tax increases [8] - The New York State legislature has moved further to the left, potentially increasing willingness for programs like universal child care [9] - Governor Kathy Hokll is open to universal child care but has concerns about funding, making it a central issue in upcoming negotiations [10] Potential Conflicts & Collaborations - The former president has criticized Mandani, threatening to withhold federal money from New York City [11] - Mandani has expressed willingness to work with the former president to lower the cost of living for New Yorkers [12] - Mandani is prepared to stand up to the former president on issues like immigration raids while seeking collaboration on affordability, such as lowering grocery prices [13]

Key Policy Stances - The candidate prioritizes addressing the cost of living crisis in New York City, citing unaffordable rent, childcare, and groceries [2][3] - The candidate proposes freezing rent for rent-stabilized apartments for 4 years and delivering universal childcare from 6 weeks to 5 years [4][5] - The candidate aims to raise the state's top corporate tax rate to match New Jersey's and increase taxes on the top 1% of New Yorkers (those making $1 million or more a year) by 2% [8][10] - Public safety is a cornerstone of the candidate's affordability agenda, with a focus on ensuring safe commutes for children and addressing crime [15] - The candidate plans to create a Department of Community Safety to address mental health and homelessness in the subway system, deploying dedicated outreach teams [17] Economic Considerations - The candidate estimates the cost of universal childcare to be around $6 billion [5] - The candidate acknowledges the need to balance taxing billionaires and companies with the risk of them leaving for other states like Connecticut, Texas, or Florida [7] - The candidate believes that companies will continue doing business in New York due to the individual taxpayer base [9] - The candidate emphasizes the importance of delivering a return on investment (ROI) for every tax dollar spent, focusing on safety, cleanliness, and basic needs [11] Social Issues - The candidate recognizes the growing anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim rhetoric and commits to protecting and cherishing Jewish and Muslim New Yorkers [34][35][38][39] - The candidate plans to increase funding for anti-hate crime prevention programming by 800% and sustain/increase police presence outside synagogues [35]