# Dem councilwoman rips Mamdani’s affordable-housing fast-track plan: ‘He doesn’t know anything’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/dem-councilwoman-rips-mamdanis-affordable-housing-fast-track-plan-he-doesnt-know-anything/
- Published: 2026-11-10T19:44:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T20:36:06+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/us-news/gale-brewer-rips-mamdanis-affordable-housing-fast-track-plan-he-doesnt-know-anything/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Brewer says Mamdani lacks housing and development expertise.
- Rezonings in 12 neighbourhoods will face 90-day reviews.
- The council must act on the nominees later this month.

## Summary

Councilwoman Gale Brewer criticised Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s housing knowledge as New York City lawmakers considered his nominees to the Planning Commission. The commission is set to gain final authority over affordable-housing rezonings in 12 neighbourhoods, while reviews there will be accelerated, changes that Brewer says reduce the City Council’s influence.

A November 2025 ballot measure removed the council’s voting power in the approval process from 1 January, and the usual seven-month review period for projects in the targeted neighbourhoods will be cut to 90 days. Brewer said her experience with more than 200 rezoning proposals had helped secure amenities including a park and a school; she is angry that her Upper West Side district was included and has threatened legal action. Nominee Anthony Crowell said he would continue to make independent assessments, and the council has until later this month to act on the nominees before they are automatically confirmed.

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