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“We’ll definitely see an increased focus on the resilience of public transport,” says Cassie Sutherland, managing director for climate solutions and networks at C40 Cities, a global network of city mayors working on climate policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

In January, Mamdani was inaugurated as one of New York City’s youngest-ever mayors and its first Muslim to hold the office.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026

Unlike past mayors, he didn’t sit courtside at the game or end up on the Jumbotron.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

In recent years, big-city mayors have lost reelection in Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Portraits of all the mayors of the city since the beginning of time hung on the walls, staring solemnly from behind pieces of old window glass.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau