The commission's mandate includes a role for community input in municipal decisions.
Linda Tigani will continue leading the Commission on Racial Equity through July 2027 under an agreement between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin. She held a rally with supporters on the steps of City Hall on October 28.
The Council is vetting Christopher Alexander, executive director of the NAACP New York State Conference, as her replacement. Mamdani has backed him for the role next year.
- Mamdani extends NYC racial equity leader's term after Council pushes back on replacement ↗Source published Oct 28, 2026, 4:31 PM EDT
