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Mamdani housing czar called ‘White, middle-class homeowners’ a ‘huge problem' during 2021 podcast appearance
- New York City’s tenant office head, Cea Weaver, faced renewed scrutiny over 2021 remarks that white, middle-class homeowners are a huge problem for renters.
- Weaver’s 2021 comments were made on the Bad Faith podcast and resurfaced as she now leads tenant policy for NYC.
- Mamdani’s administration revived the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants and appointed Weaver on January 1.
- The report highlights ongoing tensions between eviction relief programs and homeowner resistance in the city.
- Fox News notes past social media posts criticizing homeownership that resurfaced in coverage.
- The piece mentions Pinnacle Group bankruptcy proceedings and related housing policy actions by Mamdani.
- The report frames Weaver’s stance as part of a broader renter advocacy strategy and policy debates.
- The article emphasizes the setting in New York City and the role of the Mamdani administration in tenant policy.
- The coverage notes Fox News Digital’s editors sought comment from the mayor’s press office without immediate response.
- The story underscores how staff history can influence current policy narratives on housing and tenant rights.
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