Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic mayoral front-runner who has campaigned on affordability issues, plans to finally reveal his stance on a slate of consequential ballot proposals that seek to address New York City’s housing crisis — when he votes on them himself.

When asked at a press conference Monday if he was ready to share his position on the ballot questions aimed at streamlining housing development in the city, Mamdani replied with a grin, “No, brother, but when I do I know I’m calling you."

Dora Pekec, a spokesperson for the campaign, later said Mamdani would reveal his position “when he votes.”

Mamdani’s refusal to take a public position on the questions is a particularly striking example of the state assemblymember’s strategy to avoid rocking the boat ahead of the general electi

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