Human Services
2025 Endorsements
Because human services organizations are funded in large part by the City government, the next NYC Mayor and Comptroller will have enormous influence over whether human services workers finally receive #JustPay, nonprofits get paid on time, a cost-of-living adjustment is established, and so much more.
For the first time, HSA is glad to endorse a candidate for both Mayor and Comptroller in the New York City general election. These recommendations are intended to help the human services communities and our supporters make informed decisions about candidates and their plans to support our vital sector.
H U M A N S E R V I C E S S L A T E
NEW YORK CITY
NYC MAYOR
Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral platform aligns with the human services sector’s goals, emphasizing public investment, worker justice, and universal access to care and housing. His bold proposals such as universal childcare, tripling affordable housing construction, creating city-owned grocery stores, and raising the minimum wage rely heavily on nonprofit and public sector delivery. As a member of the New York State Assembly he has supported the priorities of the human services sector and #JustPay campaign. His platform is grounded in equity, workforce fairness, and systemic reform.
COMPTROLLER
MARK LEVINE
Levine has long been a friend to the nonprofit sector, both as a Council Member and as Borough President. His platform includes “Five proposals to pay nonprofits on time” – a platform HSA welcomes! – and he has been outspoken about the current delays in payments that plague human services nonprofits. Levine has demonstrated public support for the #JustPay campaign and has committed to doing more as Comptroller to ensuring pay equity. As the Council Member for Manhattan’s District 7, Levine co-sponsored the landmark Right to Counsel legislation, ensuring legal representation for tenants in housing court. A staunch advocate for housing justice, he has long prioritized the needs of low-income New Yorkers.
2025 Mayoral Candidate Chats
This year, the Board of HSA sat down with candidates for NYC Mayor to talk about their plans for the human services sector, if elected. You can watch those conversations using the button below.