Mamdani’s investigation nominee faces questions on independence

This post was originally published on Politico.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani nominated former federal prosecutor Nadia Shihata (far left) to lead New York City's Department of Investigations.

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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: During his campaign, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had a historic number of volunteers who canvassed on his behalf. Among them was his pick to lead the Department of Investigation.

In February, Mamdani nominated former federal prosecutor Nadia Shihata to lead the investigation department, which acts as a watchdog over city government.

On Monday as part of the confirmation process, she faced questions from members of the City Council, who focused particular attention on her prior support of the administration she would be charged with auditing and investigating.

Shihata gave