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Mamdani says fixing potholes restores faith in democracy

Original: "Mamdani💡is restoring faith in # democracy , one pothole at a time." “If politics🚨cannot deliver on the block where you

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani told a gathering of big-city mayors that his administration's fixation on basics like potholes is about restoring faith in democracy. "If politics cannot deliver on the block where you live, why would you trust it to deliver anywhere?" he said. Supporters are sharing the remarks as evidence that local service delivery can rebuild trust in government.

Why now: His comments on local service delivery are resonating amid broader debate about public trust in democratic institutions.

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• "Mamdani💡is restoring faith in # democracy , one pothole at a time." “If politics🚨cannot deliver on the block where you live, why would you trust it to deliver anywhere?” # Mamdani asked a gathering of mayors from big cities across the W, explaining his obsession with potholes,… · KimPerales@toad.social · 9

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