Elon Did DOGE. Now, Mamdani Is Trying COGE.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched a new initiative called the Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) in New York City. This initiative aims to improve the efficiency of city government without making drastic cuts to services. Unlike Elon Musk's previous DOGE initiative, which faced criticism for its execution, COGE focuses on fact-finding and reducing bureaucratic red tape.
- ▪Mamdani's COGE initiative aims to make city government work more effectively for residents.
- ▪The COGE commission will study the city's charter to identify ways to improve efficiency and budgetary practices.
- ▪New York City spends significantly more per capita than other major cities, yet public service satisfaction has declined.
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Bureaucracy Elon Did DOGE. Now, Mamdani Is Trying COGE. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s COGE sounds like DOGE, but New Yorkers should not expect the mayor to shrink the city’s bureaucracy. Meagan O'Rourke | 5.29.2026 12:57 PM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/Zohran-5-28-B-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani" alt="New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani | Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA/Newscom" /> (Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA/Newscom) In January of 2025, Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) promised to slash $2…
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