100-Day Report Card
Promises Made. Promises Tracked.

MAMDANI'S BROKEN PROMISES

100
Days in Office
Since Inauguration
5
Major Promises
Tracked
0
Promises
Fully Kept
$1B+
In Unfunded
Campaign Pledges
DAY 100: Free bus fares still not implemented — even a pilot remains stalled in Albany  ·  BROKEN PROMISE: Mamdani appealing court order to expand housing vouchers — advocates call it a betrayal  ·  BUDGET SHORTFALL: Parks get $33M less than current budget; libraries fall below benchmark  ·  NO PLAN: $70M grocery store study proposed — no timeline, no public review  ·  ALBANY IMPASSE: Mamdani threatens homeowner property tax hike as governor holds firm  ·  DAY 100: Free bus fares still not implemented — even a pilot remains stalled in Albany  ·  BROKEN PROMISE: Mamdani appealing court order to expand housing vouchers — advocates call it a betrayal  ·  BUDGET SHORTFALL: Parks get $33M less than current budget; libraries fall below benchmark  ·  NO PLAN: $70M grocery store study proposed — no timeline, no public review  ·  ALBANY IMPASSE: Mamdani threatens homeowner property tax hike as governor holds firm  · 
100-Day Assessment
He Made The
Promises.
We're Keeping
Score.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani ran on a bold platform of transformative change for New York City. From free public transit to city-run grocery stores, his campaign promises captured the imagination of millions of New Yorkers.

One hundred days later, the question is simple: what has he delivered so far?

As a candidate, Mamdani made many campaign promises, both big and small. This site tracks five of his higher-profile commitments, which defined his candidacy and earned him the votes of New Yorkers who believed in — and expected — real change.

Did he deliver? The record speaks for itself. Below are the five promises. Take our scorecard to register your verdict.

The Promises He Made
5 Pledges.
100 Days. No Delivery.
These are the signature commitments Mayor Mamdani made to the people of New York City — and where each one stands today.
01
Transit
Citywide Free Buses
Candidate Mamdani promised to eliminate MTA bus fares citywide, making buses fast and free for all New Yorkers. He called it "the most important thing we can do for working people." 100 days into his mayoralty, fares remain unchanged and even a scaled-back pilot program remains stalled in Albany.
Broken Promise
02
Housing
Expanding the City's Voucher System
Candidate Mamdani promised to drop a lawsuit preventing the City Council's 2023 expansion of the voucher program known as CityFHEPS. But facing a multibillion-dollar budget deficit, Mayor Mamdani is appealing a court decision compelling the expansion — a decision housing and homeless advocates have called a betrayal.
Broken Promise
03
Public Services
Fully Funding Parks & Libraries
Candidate Mamdani pledged to commit .05% of the city budget to public libraries and 1% to parks. He has done neither. His preliminary budget falls below those benchmarks, providing just .39% to libraries and $33 million less than is allocated in the current budget for parks.
Broken Promise
04
Food Access
City-Owned Grocery Stores
On the trail, Candidate Mamdani pledged to open one city-run grocery store in each of the five boroughs, targeting so-called food deserts, at a cost of $60 million. Mayor Mamdani now wants to allocate $70 million to scout potential locations for those stores with no public plan, timeline, or review.
Broken Promise
05
Tax Policy
Taxing the Rich — Albany Push
Candidate Mamdani pledged to lead a forceful lobbying effort in Albany for a wealth tax on New York's ultra-wealthy. As mayor, Mamdani has threatened to raise property taxes on city homeowners if the governor doesn't capitulate to his tax hike demands. But she's standing firm, leaving the mayor scrambling to cut services and initiatives to close his budget hole.
Broken Promise
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To Grade Him
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Promise 1 of 5

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Promise #1 — Transit
Citywide Free Buses
The Promise: "We will eliminate bus fares for every New Yorker. Transit is a public good, not a commodity." — Mamdani, campaign rally, 2025. (Campaign Platform)

The Reality: 100 days into his mayoralty, MTA bus fares remain unchanged and even a scaled-back pilot program remains stalled in Albany. (Politico, Apr. 8 2026)
How do you rate this broken promise?
Promise #2 — Housing
City Housing Vouchers
The Promise: "Zohran will drop lawsuits against CityFHEPs and ensure expansion proceeds as scheduled and per City Law." — Mamdani Campaign Platform.

The Reality: Facing a multibillion-dollar budget deficit, Mayor Mamdani is appealing a court decision compelling the City Council's 2023 vote to require CityFHEPs expansion — a decision housing and homeless advocates have called a betrayal. (The City, Mar. 24 2026 · PIX11)
How do you rate this broken promise?
Promise #3 — Public Services
Fully Funding Parks & Libraries
The Promise: Candidate Mamdani pledged to commit .05% of the city budget to public libraries and 1% to parks. (Campaign Platform)

The Reality: His preliminary budget falls below both benchmarks, providing just .39% to libraries and $33 million less than is allocated in the current budget for parks. (The City, Feb. 19 2026 · NY Times, Mar. 3 2026 · City Preliminary Budget)
How do you rate this broken promise?
Promise #4 — Food Access
City-Owned Grocery Stores
The Promise: "New York City will open public grocery stores — owned by the people, run for the people — in every food desert neighborhood." — Mamdani, campaign platform. (CBS News)

The Reality: Candidate Mamdani pledged to open one store in each borough at a cost of $60 million. Mayor Mamdani now wants to allocate $70 million to scout potential locations with no public plan, timeline, or review. (NY Post, Feb. 25 2026)
How do you rate this broken promise?
Promise #5 — Tax Policy
Taxing the Rich — Albany Push
The Promise: "As Mayor, I will use every lever of this office to push Albany to tax the ultra-wealthy and fund our agenda. The billionaires will pay their fair share." — Mamdani, multiple campaign appearances.

The Reality: Instead of negotiating, Mamdani has threatened to raise property taxes on city homeowners if the governor doesn't capitulate to his tax hike demands. She's standing firm, leaving him scrambling to cut services and initiatives to close his budget hole. (Fortune, Feb. 18 2026 · NY Times, Mar. 25 2026)
How do you rate this broken promise?
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