Mayor Zohran Mamdani has signed exactly one bill into law during his first ten months in office. This fact stands in sharp contrast to the $1.6 million in taxpayer money he is spending on ads to push five new ballot questions. The New York Post reported that these ads aim to speed up government approvals while critics argue they strip power from local voters.
The mayor’s office released a video last month showing Mamdani racing around City Hall to cartoon sound effects. He claims in that clip that “New Yorkers will be able to vote on how fast our government runs.” This message ignores the fact that passing these measures would remove City Council review and limit input from community boards.
One Signature in Ten Months: Mamdani Has Personally Signed Just ONE Law, and an Ally Calls the Inaction ‘More Efficient’ https://t.co/hR2sqMhRva
— Sean Hannity 🇺🇸 (@seanhannity) October 23, 2026
The RedState outlet highlighted a startling statistic about the mayor’s legislative record. They noted that Mamdani has personally signed just one law since taking office. Sidewalk dining throughout the year at New York City restaurants is permitted by that single law. Meanwhile, nearly 100 other bills have been left unsigned on his desk to become law through a process called “returned unsigned.”
A RedState source who previously worked at City Hall said, “It’s easier to govern by TikTok than to actually perform the duties of the job.” The source described the mayor and his team as obsessed with becoming a content farm rather than doing the hard work of governance. They claimed the staff holds pitch sessions for social media videos instead of focusing on hearings or briefings.
Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Queens) spoke out against the use of public funds for this campaign. She made it clear that “Taxpayer dollars are supposed to be used to serve the public — not bankroll the mayor’s political agenda.” The New York Post reported that city law prohibits officials from using public money to advocate for or against ballot proposals.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has signed only ONE law in 10 months — while his team turns City Hall into a TikTok content mill. Dude hasn’t achieved anything. https://t.co/i1dRB5IU15
— BrandonFalco (@BrandonFalco121) October 22, 2026
Opponents claim these ads break the law’s spirit by attempting to sway election outcomes. The campaign uses social media videos and text blasts to encourage people to vote on the questions in glowing terms. Councilman Phil Wong (D-Queens) noted that while past mayors have pushed boundaries, “this isn’t even close. It’s way over.”
One contentious proposal would streamline how private use of public space gets approved. This includes outdoor dining sheds, sidewalk cafes, and accessibility ramps. The proposal would eliminate City Council review and strip local community boards of some input. It would also allow applications to proceed without public hearings.
Mamdani brushes off criticism over signing just 1 law in 10 months https://t.co/Qg84PgJgTT
— New York Post (@nypost) October 22, 2026
According to a City Hall insider speaking to the New York Post, the proposals aim to strip power from the people and hand it to bureaucrats. The insider warned that the whole thing is completely illegitimate and compared the direction to socialist totalitarianism. The mayor’s team selected these five questions through a 15-member Charter Revision Commission appointed by him.
The deadline for these ballot questions is set for the Nov. 3 general election.
