Mamdani's top incoming aide was 'chief architect' of radical proposal overhauling NYPD

Zohran Mamdani's latest hire to his incoming staff includes the mayor-elect's long-time chief advisor, who has been dubbed the "chief architect" of Mamdani's campaign proposal to have social workers respond to certain non-violent 911 calls in New York City.The heavily criticized proposal was drummed up by the Ivy League-educated, California-native Elle Bisgaard-Church, a relative political newcomer affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Bisgaard-Church was tapped by Mamdani Monday to once again be his chief adviser while running the helm at New York City's City Hall after