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.

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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