Morris Katz

Morris Katz is a political adviser who served as a senior adviser to Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign.

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Housing and Homeownership Policy1 sourced eventInclusive range: January 9, 2026–January 9, 2026 Racism and Racial Stereotyping1 sourced eventInclusive range: January 9, 2026–January 9, 2026

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January 9, 2026Defended or excused

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Mamdani defended Weaver’s record of standing up for tenants across New York City and state.

“Cea Weaver has worked tirelessly to address the housing crisis, protect tenants from bad landlords, and to win a city where no one has to choose between a roof over their head or staying in the place they love. NY is lucky to have her serving in city government.”

Speaker capacity: Political adviser and former senior adviser to Mamdani’s mayoral campaign
Editorial rationale: This is an affirmative defense of Weaver and her appointment in the midst of the controversy.

Mamdani and allies rally behind Cea Weaver after posts resurface (opens in a new tab)Article and embedded public statements

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Cea Weaver’s “impoverish the white middle class” and homeownership remarks

A deleted November 2018 post attributed to New York City tenant official Cea Weaver said, “Impoverish the white middle class. Homeownership is racist / failed public policy.” The wording resurfaced after Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Weaver to lead the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants. Critics called the language racist, extreme, or disqualifying; defenders emphasized Weaver’s tenant-advocacy record and argued that the backlash served real-estate interests. Weaver expressed regret for some old wording without specifically retracting this sentence.