The Socialist Experiment: Analyzing Zohran Mamdani’s Bold New Vision for Urban Governance

Introduction: A Sea Change in City Hall

When Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office, he did more than just fill a vacancy; he signaled a radical departure from the neoliberal consensus that has dominated American urban politics for decades. Standing before a crowd of hopeful constituents, flanked by figures like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the new administration promised a city where housing is treated as a human right rather than a speculative commodity.