REMARKS
Feliz's closing statement on qualifications for Corporation Counsel
7:24:57
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Council Member Feliz delivers a closing statement, reflecting on the qualities needed for the position of Corporation Counsel. He acknowledges Mastro's legal talent but raises concerns about his values and professional history.
- Feliz acknowledges Mastro's talent as a lawyer
- He emphasizes that talent is not the only factor to consider for the Corporation Counsel position
- Feliz stresses the importance of shared values and a history of fighting for the interests of everyday New Yorkers
- The council member implicitly questions whether Mastro's professional history aligns with these criteria
Oswald Feliz
7:24:57
So that concludes my questions.
7:24:59
To close, the question everyone in this room is thinking about is who was the best person to serve as the top lawyer of the city of New York.
7:25:08
And what are factors that we should think about when determining who is that best lawyer, who should serve as the next corporation counsel?
7:25:14
Mister Mashilo, I don't think anybody could correctly dispute that you're a talented lawyer.
7:25:20
I don't think anybody in this room disputes that.
7:25:22
But there's a lot of questions related to your values.
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Legitimate questions due to the due to the types of clients that you've represented and defended.
7:25:32
There's a lot of talented lawyers in our city.
7:25:35
And talent is something that should carry a lot of weight in terms of who who becomes the next corporation council, but that is not the only factor.
7:25:44
It's also important that the next corporation council share similar values, someone who has a history, someone who has used their talent and their power to fight for the best interests of everyday New Yorkers.
7:25:57
So I'll leave it at that.
7:25:58
Thank you so
Keith Powers
7:25:59
Thank you, counselor, Phillis.
7:26:00
We're gonna be counselor, Joseph, followed by Ariola and Paladino.