Cea Weaver, the newly appointed tenant advocate under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has sparked outrage with her radical statements regarding private property and home ownership. She has referred to the idea of homeownership as a tool of white supremacy and has made calls to seize private property in social media posts.
1. Radical Views on Property Ownership:
In her social media posts, which have since been deleted, Weaver stated that private property and homeownership are tools used to uphold white supremacy. She argued for the seizure of private property, using the term "weapon of white supremacy" to describe homeownership.
2. Background of Cea Weaver:
Weaver previously worked as a campaign coordinator for Housing Justice for All and was an advisor in Mamdani's mayoral campaign. She is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has been actively involved in tenant rights and rent stabilization advocacy.
3. Support for Communist Ideals:
Weaver has encouraged her followers to support more communists in political positions. In earlier posts, she expressed disdain for law enforcement, labeling police as sanctioned murderers and insisting on a need to re-evaluate the power dynamics concerning property and law enforcement.
4. Criticism from Property Owners:
Some property owners denounced Weaver's views, emphasizing the importance of landlords in maintaining housing. Humberto Lopes, a property owner, criticized the approach, questioning the feasibility of housing governance without landlords and likening it to failures seen in public housing systems like NYCHA.
5. Mayor Mamdani's Objectives:
Mayor Mamdani supports rental reforms and aims to freeze rents on one million rent-regulated apartments. He has signed an executive order to conduct "Rental Ripoff" hearings to address housing affordability issues aggressively.
6. New Housing Commissioner:
Mamdani appointed Dina Levy as the new commissioner of Housing Preservation and Development. Levy is expected to address the city's housing crisis and enhance affordable housing, leveraging her experience as a tenant advocate.
7. Objectives of the New Office:
The newly established Office to Protect Tenants aims to protect renter rights and ensure housing safety regulations are enforced. This includes inspecting homes and pursuing responsible landlords through legal avenues.
Cea Weaver's appointment and controversial comments have triggered significant backlash from various stakeholders in NYC's housing debate. As Mayor Mamdani pushes for aggressive reforms to protect tenants, the actions and statements from Weaver continue to be focal points in discussions about housing policies in the city.
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