NEW YORK CITY — On January 27, 2026, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the appointment of three new commissioners to lead major city agencies, emphasizing a focus on fairness, accountability, and support for working-class New Yorkers.
In a post on his official X account (@NYCMayor), the mayor named:
– Sharun Goodwin as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Probation (@nycprobation)
– Yume Kitasei as Commissioner of the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (@NYCDCAS)
– Lisa Garcia as Commissioner of NYC Water (@NYCWater), overseeing critical water and environmental infrastructure
“New York should work for the people who keep it running,” Mayor Mamdani wrote. “These leaders share a commitment to dignity, fairness, and accountability in government—and to delivering real results for working-class New Yorkers.”
He added that the appointees will advance priorities in public safety and justice, public workforce support, and environmental protection, helping to build “a future that puts people first.”
The announcement included several photographs from an event at City Hall, showing Mayor Mamdani speaking at the podium bearing the official Seal of the City of New York. He was joined by the three appointees, standing alongside the American flag and the New York City flag. In one widely shared image, the group appears upbeat and collaborative, with the mayor smiling broadly while addressing the audience.
The appointments mark continued efforts by the Mamdani administration to reshape city leadership with an emphasis on progressive governance and equity in public service.
No further details on the appointees’ prior experience or confirmation processes were provided in the announcement. The new commissioners are expected to assume their roles in the coming weeks.
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