Zohran Mamdani puts his democratic socialist version of DOGE to the test

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The New York mayor’s government efficiency effort is a potential path forward for Democrats around the country. But some are concerned he’s moving too fast.

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at his transition office

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has created the Commission on Government Efficiency, or COGE, which seeks to streamline government and cut red tape.Roshni Khatri for NBC News

July 20, 2026, 5:11 AM EDT

By Allan Smith

For roughly three hours last week, New Yorkers testified before roughly a dozen commissioners chosen by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lead one of his signature initiatives: how to make government more efficient.

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