Opinion: Mamdani’s proposed Department of Community Safety would be a win for New Yorkers

Opinion: Mamdani's Proposed Department of Community Safety

Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign proposal for a Department of Community Safety is well-grounded in existing best practices and has wide support among the public and City Council.

The proposal includes five programmatic areas to address pressing public safety issues, such as gun violence, subway safety, mental health crises, public homelessness, and hate crimes, with new, improved, and expanded civilian and community-led responses.

One of the signature proposals of Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign is the creation of a Department of Community Safety.

Despite attacks from opponents that the proposal is too radical and impractical, it has gained significant support, making it a potential win for New Yorkers.

Author's summary: Mamdani's proposal for a Department of Community Safety is a well-supported plan.

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