REMARKS
Concerns about Mastro's ability to represent all New Yorkers as Corporation Counsel
2:52:42
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Council Member Hudson concludes her questioning by expressing concerns about Randy Mastro's ability to represent all New Yorkers as Corporation Counsel. She emphasizes the importance of selecting someone who will inspire trust and confidence in New Yorkers.
- Hudson stresses that the role requires more than just being a qualified attorney or successful litigator
- She highlights the need for a Corporation Counsel with a track record of commitment to justice and public good
- Hudson expresses doubt that New Yorkers who suffered through the Giuliani years would be comforted by Mastro's appointment
- She concludes that many New Yorkers may not trust Mastro to prioritize the principles of justice required of the Corporation Counsel
Crystal Hudson
2:52:42
Okay.
2:52:44
Thank you for your testimony.
2:52:46
Our city has many capable, brilliant, and talented lawyers who would be willing and able to serve as our corporation counsel.
2:52:53
The question before us today is not just about confirming a qualified attorney or a successful litigator.
2:52:59
It is about someone who has it is about confirming someone who has all of the skills, including the requisite track record of a commitment to justice and to the public good to perform the job.
2:53:11
Someone who will inspire trust and confidence in New Yorkers that they will do what's right and just for the public, someone who will protect and represent New Yorkers each and every one of us.
2:53:21
Our city deserves someone who will represent our interests without question.
2:53:25
And as evident in my line of questioning, my concern with your nomination is that many New Yorkers who suffered through the painful Giuliani years won't be comforted by placing the so called conscience of that dark period at the helm of the law department and prioritize the principles of justice that is required of the corporation counsel.
2:53:43
Thank you, chair.
Keith Powers
2:53:44
Thank you.
2:53:45
We'll go to council member wrestler for questions.