Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration on Monday morning released New York City’s first-ever racial equity plan, a list of goals for local agencies to combat racial disparities across the city.

Under the plan, the city would aim to improve pay equity in city roles, provide anti-racism training for city staff, and improve data collection across various demographics, among other goals.

The racial equity plan is required by the city’s charter, under ballot reforms overwhelmingly passed by voters in 2022. A draft of the first racial equity plan was due in early 2024 under former Mayor Eric Adams — and a version of the plan was completed by the end of Adams' tenure — but it was never released.

In August, the city’s racial equity watchdog, the Commission on Racial Equity, sued the city and Adams for failing to release the plan on time. Mamdani earlier this year vowed to publish the plan during his first 100 days in office.

The plan signals Mamdani’s embrace of racial equity programs at the same time President Donald Trump cracks down on anti-racism efforts on the federal level, and some companies and local governments are backing away from their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

The plan also marks a subtle shift in Mamdani’s policy approach, as he melds his affordability agenda with racial equity reforms. It comes after Mamdani faced criticism from Black political leaders over not initially hiring a Black deputy mayor and proposing a property tax hike. Mamdani recently appointed Renita Francois, a Black woman, as deputy mayor for community safety.

Mamdani also unveiled a report on the “True Cost of Living” in New York City, a publication also required under charter reforms passed in 2022 and delayed past its original due date. The analysis found that 62% of New York City residents, more than 5 million people, earn less than what is required to live in the city. The report found that the “true cost of living” for a family with children in the city is over $159,000, but in reality, local families only earn a median income of $124,000.

The public is invited to provide commentary on the racial equity plan over the next 30 days.