Keep Linda Tigani as the Chair and Executive Director of NYC CORE

Mayor Zohran Mamdani; Speaker Julie Menin

The New York Chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality (NY CORE) was developed/founded 1942–1947. More than 75 years later, New Yorkers made Racial Equity law and established the NYC Commission on Racial Equity (NYC CORE).

On November 8, 2022, more than one million New Yorkers voted to make racial equity a legal mandate. On December 2, 2022, Local Law 121 officially established the City's racial equity planning requirements and created the NYC Commission on Racial Equity (CORE). New Yorkers made clear that systemic racism and inequities perpetuated by government policies, practices, and decisions must no longer go unchecked.

Since its official launch on October 11, 2023, NYC CORE has worked closely with community organizations across all five boroughs, New Yorkers of all ages, and across all identities to make New York City a racially just city for all.

In 2024, the City Council further strengthened CORE's responsibilities through Local Laws 91 and 92, advancing truth, healing, reconciliation, and reparations for the historical and ongoing harms of slavery and systemic racism. These laws represent binding government obligations that extend beyond any single mayoral administration.

Learn More about NYC CORE here: https://www.nyc.gov/content/core/pages/

What is NYC CORE (Commission on Racial Equity)?
They are an independent 15-member commission responsible for holding municipal government accountable to advancing racial equity in government operations and increasing community voices in government and public decision making. The NYC Commission on Racial Equity (CORE) provides accountability for New Yorkers, regularly evaluating the City’s progress on its racial requirements and goals.

Its oversight extends to the policies, practices, budgets, and services of City agencies that directly shape the lives of New Yorkers, including the Administration for Children's Services (ACS), New York City Public Schools (NYCPS), the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), and other agencies responsible for education, child welfare, housing, health, and economic opportunity.

For Black and Brown families, this accountability is critical to confronting systemic disparities, ensuring equitable access to resources and services, and addressing policies that perpetuate racial inequities. NYC CORE helps ensure these agencies are not simply making promises about racial equity but are being held accountable for measurable progress.

Its independence is essential because accountability must extend to every administration, regardless of who occupies City Hall.

Everyone needs to know: NYC CORE did its job in August 2025 and sued the city when both former Mayor Eric Adams and current Mayor Mamdani refused to release a racial equity plan. On August 25, 2026, Judge Phaedra F. Perry-Bond ruled and reaffirmed the independence, authority, and legal mandate of the Commission to hold the city accountable to the Racial Equity Planning Process.

Translation = NYC CORE is needed to make sure NYC is doing what it needs to do to advance racial equity in NYC.

Linda Tigani is the Chair and Executive Director of the NYC Commission on Racial Equity (CORE), where she leverages over a decade of government experience to work with New Yorkers to create meaningful change and advance racial equity. She has demonstrated the leadership, independence, and commitment necessary to advance this historic mandate. Her work ensures that racial equity is more than a promise; it is an obligation backed by transparency, community engagement, and accountability.

We stand firmly in support of retaining Linda Tigani. Removing a leader for holding government accountable to its legal obligations would undermine the very independence New Yorkers voted to establish.
This work is critical, and so is retaining Linda Tigani. We are writing to show that Chair Tigani has our support, and we need the City to retain her leadership at this critical time for Racial Equity & Reparations. Removing Linda for doing her job, holding the Mayor accountable to Black and Brown New Yorkers, is unacceptable, and we can not let this happen.
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To: Mayor Zohran Mamdani; Speaker Julie Menin
From: [Your Name]

NYC CORE's work is critical, and so is retaining Linda Tigani. We are writing to show that Chair Tigani has our support, and we need the City to retain her leadership at this critical time for Racial Equity & Reparations.

We stand firmly in support of retaining Linda Tigani. Removing a leader for holding government accountable to its legal obligations would undermine the very independence New Yorkers voted to establish.

Racial equity cannot advance if those entrusted with demanding accountability face removal for doing their jobs. We call on City leadership to retain Linda Tigani as Chair and Executive Director of NYC CORE, respect New York City voters' will, and protect the independence of this critical institution.

Accountability is not insubordination. Racial equity is the law. Protect NYC CORE. Retain Linda Tigani.