Posted on 01/03/2026 9:52:18 AM PST by Angelino97
The Libertarian Party of New York issued a statement following the inauguration of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, expressing concerns about his policy agenda and reasserting its support for voluntary solutions and limited government.
In a January 1 release, the party said it continued to have reservations about Mamdani’s stated policies, specifically citing rent freezes, free public busing, universal childcare, and municipal grocery stores. Mamdani, who was inaugurated that same day, has previously voiced his support for a more aggressive city government and stated in his Thursday speech that his administration would “replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism.”
“Beginning today, we will govern expansively and audaciously. We may not always succeed. But never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try,” a transcript of Mamdani’s inauguration speech reads. “To those who insist that the era of big government is over, hear me when I say this: No longer will City Hall hesitate to use its power to improve New Yorkers’ lives.”
The party argued that Mamdani’s objectives for the city rely on “coercive taxation, price controls, and increased bureaucratic control over private enterprise.” It added that historical precedent shows similar measures can distort markets and reduce incentives for innovation and investment. Over time, the party said, these policies can lead to rising costs and erode property rights and personal freedom.
“True affordability and opportunity in New York come not from more government mandates, but from reducing regulations, lowering taxes, ending cronyism, and allowing individuals and businesses to thrive without interference,” the party said. “We stand ready to oppose any expansion of government power that undermines these principles.”
The party reiterated its support for policies that center voluntary solutions, personal responsibility, and a government strictly limited to protecting life, liberty, and property. It further urged Mamdani to exercise fiscal restraint, respect private contracts, and pursue policies that empower New Yorkers rather than expand their dependence on government programs.
What, if anything at all, do the new mayor’s communist policy declarations have in common with libertarian positions?
The Libertarians sure are dumb. They (correctly) whine about how bad the Democrats are.
Then when the next election comes, they put up candidates who do nothing but split the non-Democrat vote.
At Least They TRIED!
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When his excellency begins his seizing wealth, I wonder if trump will use that as a violation of the 5th amendment. I’d love to see the 82nd dropping onto Gracie mansion and taking that pompous wind ag commie out.
Kind of late now.
Libertarians are just a tool of the left to push the Left agenda.
Mamdani is “little Maduro”. Same stupidity, low IQ and pretending to have testosterone. He will fail, and I will enjoy watching the NYC residents begin their fall to the vauntged status of “New Caracus”.
Libertarians supported the third world invasion.
Now they get to play by third world rules in NYC.
To Libertarian FReepers: What was the percentage of Libertarian voters in the NYC election and for whom did they vote?
Sites with the ridiculous primaries and so on are many pages long and I couldn’t find data.
Thanks in advance.
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