Former FTC Chair Lina Khan Explores Expanding NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani's Executive Powers Through Underutilized Laws

Nov 15, 2025 02:17 pm CST

Former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, now co-chair of Zohran Mamdani's transition team, is investigating underutilized legal authorities to maximize the NYC mayor-elect's executive powers. Khan aims to help implement Mamdani's ambitious $10 billion affordability agenda, including free public transportation and universal childcare, despite potential opposition from Governor Hochul and regulatory challenges.