Defended or excused
Addressed record
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.