Brewer Welcomes NYC Mayoral Frontrunner Mamdani’s Principled Vote Against Even-Year Election Ballot Proposition

William A. Brewer III, partner at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors and lead counsel in the recently filed federal challenge to New York’s Even-Year Election Law (EYEL), issued the following statement on New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani's choice to vote against the ballot initiative that could move many local elections in New York City to even years, aligning them with statewide and federal contests—a system set to take effect throughout New York State next year.

“Assemblymember Mamdani likely understands what so many local officials know: moving local elections to even years will drown democracy at the local level. Combining city elections with high-profile state and federal races would overwhelm community voices and bury local representation beneath the noise of national politics."

Brewer added, "Keeping local elections in odd-numbered years protects grassroots leadership and ensures that community issues—like housing, schools, and transit—remain at the center of civic debate. When people are focused on what’s right - not who’s right - uncommon allies can align."

Read Mamdani's comment here: Gothamist: Mamdani says he’s voting for housing ballot proposals, against even-year election measure