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New York City mayoral candidate and Democratic State Representative Zohran Mamdani campaigns in New … More York City on April 16, 2025. Voters will head to the polls on June 24, 2025, to vote in the Democratic primary in the New York City mayoral election. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images As reported by Forbes, Zohran Mamdani appears to have won the New York City Mayoral Democratic Primary and may be poised to become one of the most powerful mayors in the United States. What makes his campaign unique is that Mamdani ran on a more socialist-type platform, which raises taxes on some to pay for enhanced services. This article discusses who Mamdani is, what about New York City taxes Mamdani proposes to alter, and three key issues with his plans to increase taxes on New York City taxpayers. Who Is Zohran Mamdani? Mamdani is a 33 year old politician. He was born in Uganda, and his family moved to South Africa before moving to New York City at the age of seven. Mamdani spent much of his life in New York City before attending Bowdoin College in Maine. Following college, Mandani started a hip-hop music career. According to Rolling Stone, he first appeared under the stage name of Young Cardamom and later changed it to Mr. Cardamom. The article also discusses that he did not become a rap sensation, but that Mamdani had many funny moments that showed that he was not taking himself too seriously. After his time as a hip-hop artist ended, Mamdani campaigned to become a representative in New York’s 36th State Assembly district. He won in 2020, defeating a four-term incumbent, and was re-elected without opposition in 2022 and 2024. According to the New…

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