Mamdani says Taylor Swift paid $160k in fees for NYC wedding
The payment covered permit and police response costs after criticism over taxpayer-funded security for the star-studded ceremony.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed Friday that Taylor Swift paid over $160,000 to cover police and permit costs for her wedding at Madison Square Garden, following public criticism regarding taxpayer funding for security.
- Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden featured more than 1,000 guests, requiring extensive street closures and police activity, while criticism mounted over taxpayer-funded security for the nuptials.
- Mamdani stated the permit was finalized in just the days before the event; the overall wedding cost is estimated at around $15 million, including $5 million for floral arrangements and decor.
- City policy requires organizers of private events utilizing police services to reimburse costs through permit fees. Mamdani confirmed Swift has reimbursed the City for police overtime and operational resources used during the celebration.
- The wedding occurred during a busy summer for New York City, which hosted the FIFA World Cup and the New York Knicks' first championship in 53 years, creating significant logistical challenges for officials.
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NYC's Mayor Mamdani Just Confirmed Exactly How Much Taylor Swift Paid For Her Wedding Security — And People Have Thoughts
NYC's Mayor Mamdani reveals the cost of Taylor Swift's wedding security, sparking public debate over celebrity spending and taxpayer resources.
After questioning the use of public resources in his marriage to Travis Kelce, it was revealed that Taylor Swift paid more than $160,000 to the city of New York to cover the costs of the special operation mounted for the event. The information was confirmed on Friday (10) by the mayor of the city, Zohran Mamdani.
The New York Mayor Zahran Madani revealed that Taylor Swift paid US$ 160,000 for a permit to have her big wedding with the star of the American Football League Travis Kelsey in Madison Square Garden this month, in addition to tens of millions of others. In response to a question as to whether Swift would pay for the extra work done by the police against the party, the official said that "Taylor Swift has already paid for the permit, which is ove…
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