Zohran Mamdani appoints Lina Khan and Anthony Shorris to lead New York City’s economic development agencies

Zohran Mamdani has appointed Lina Khan as the chair of the city’s Economic Development Board (EDB) and Anthony Shorris as the president of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC). These appointments signal a strategic shift in how the administration manages the city's economic agenda, moving toward a model of "economic justice" that prioritizes working people and small businesses. Lina Khan, a former chair of the Federal Trade Commission, brings extensive experience in antitrust enforcement and curbing monopolies. Anthony Shorris, a veteran public servant and former McKinsey partner, joins the leadership team with decades of experience in municipal budgets and infrastructure. The EDC serves as the city’s largest landlord, overseeing over 60 million square feet of property and billions in construction investments. The administration announced these leadership changes to ensure the city's economy remains affordable and resilient. By selecting Khan and Shorris, the administration aims to balance business interests with public needs, ensuring that growth benefits all New Yorkers.

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