Bloomberg Talks Kathy Wylde Talks Role in Mamdani Transition Team
Dec 17, 2025
Kathryn Wylde, the outgoing president and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, shares insights as a key advisor on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team. She discusses the concerns business leaders have about Mamdani's policies and emphasizes the importance of data-driven discussions. Wylde explains her role in advising on economic development while balancing the needs of wealthy taxpayers. Additionally, she delves into Mamdani's approach to housing policy, highlighting the need for supply incentives and property tax adjustments.
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Experienced Leaders Should Guide New Energy
- Kathryn Wylde joined Zohran Mamdani's transition team to help channel his energy and enthusiasm into effective governance.
- She believes experienced civic leaders should support the mayor-elect to turn voter optimism into practical outcomes.
Coordinate Across Government Levels
- Wylde will not take a full-time city job but will advise the mayor and help with state-city-federal coordination.
- Work across all government levels to solve affordability and service funding problems.
Campaign Rhetoric Gave Way To Nuanced Policy Talks
- Wylde has watched Mamdani evolve from campaign one-liners to substantive briefings with CEOs.
- She says he now digs into data, asks questions, and returns with more nuanced positions.