Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is selecting a city and government veteran of Bill de Blasio’s administration and his closest campaign adviser to fill out two of the most important roles on his executive team as he prepares to take over City Hall on Jan. 1.

Mamdani announced Monday he is tapping Dean Fuleihan as first deputy mayor and Elle Bisgaard-Church as chief of staff.

Fuleihan is highly respected in government circles for his experience, management skills and knowledge of city and state budgets. He previously served as first deputy mayor for de Blasio. The first deputy mayor is considered the second-in-command at City Hall.

Bisgaard-Church managed Mamdani’s primary campaign and is considered one of the mayor-elect’s closest confidants. At his press conference announcing her and Fuleiha

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