8legs: Mayor's office to protect tenants

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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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