Mamdani plans to spend $5.2M on his propaganda office: ‘Morally incomprehensible’
Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to allocate $5.2 million for his Office of Mass Engagement, which has seen a significant increase in staff. Critics argue that this spending is excessive and politically motivated, especially given the city's pressing needs. The office aims to engage New Yorkers in policy-making, but has faced accusations of serving the interests of wealthy political allies.
- ▪The Office of Mass Engagement's budget has ballooned to $5.2 million, significantly higher than initial estimates.
- ▪The office's staff has increased from 14 to 40 within a month, with plans to hire more at an average salary of $125,000.
- ▪Critics have labeled the office's activities as politically motivated, claiming it serves the mayor's agenda rather than the public's interests.
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Metro exclusive Mamdani plans to spend $5.2M on his propaganda office: ‘Morally incomprehensible’ By Gabrielle Fahmy Published May 31, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Red alert! Taxpayers are on the hook for $5.2 million to pay the swollen salaries of the information ministers in socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new City Hall propaganda bureau – a staggering 175% more than first thought, The Post can reveal. It’s barely been open for business for a month, but the Office of Mass Engagement has already seen ts headcount balloon 186% from 14 to 40, with $5,123,756 earmarked for salaries, according to the city’s recently released 2027 executive budget.
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