Official Mamdani memo suggests shifting tax burden to 'whiter neighborhoods'

A memo from New York City’s Democratic mayoral nominee suggests shifting the tax burden to “whiter neighborhoods,” a controversial move that has triggered alarm from his opponents.

The memo from Socialist Zohran Mamdani’s campaign, “Stop the Squeeze on NYC Homeowners,” outlined his plans to reduce costs for New York City homeowners. While he has been criticized for his ideas being overly liberal or unrealistic, one part of his plan has particularly raised eyebrows — a proposal to shift the tax burden toward white taxpayers.