Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced criticism over ID requirements for emergency snow shovelers. Ahead of a February winter storm, the city offered temporary jobs at $19.14 per hour, with overtime at $28.71. Applicants had to provide two forms of ID, two passport size photos, and a Social Security card. The stringent requirements for a low-paying, short-term job sparked backlash, with some accusing the mayor of hypocrisy.
Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), opposes voter ID laws, yet his administration’s snow-shoveler program requires extensive ID checks. New York, where voter ID is not required, now mandates multiple forms of ID to clear snow, raising questions about the inconsistency in these policies.
Critics quickly pointed out the perceived double standard. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin remarked, “If Zohran Mamdani supports showing ID to shovel snow, Senate Democrats ought to support showing ID to vote.” New Yorkers on social media noted the apparent contradiction between Mamdani’s stance on voting rights and the need for multiple forms of ID for an emergency job…