Q&A
Carr asks about spending on influencer campaigns; Van Auken lacks information
New York City Council · Sep 22, 2026 · starts 0:53:51 · 23 sec
Carr asks how much the city has spent on social media influencer campaigns and how budgets are determined; Van Auken says she does not have that information, and Carr notes the panel was sent missing crucial components of the administration.
David M. Carr
How much has the city spent on the campaign so far, to your knowledge?
David M. Carr
On these campaigns of social media influencers, do you know how much has been spent?
Member of the Public - Tascha Van Auken
I do not have that information.
David M. Carr
No, okay.
David M. Carr
I think we're going to get the same answer here, but I'm going to ask anyway.
David M. Carr
Do you know what the costs are for each campaign and how those amounts and budgets are determined?
Member of the Public - Tascha Van Auken
Thank you for the question, but I do not have that answer.
Member of the Public - Tascha Van Auken
Okay.