REMARKS
Importance of diversity and representation in city leadership
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Council Member Adams emphasizes the importance of diversity and representation in city leadership, highlighting that top positions in government are not entitlements but privileges.
- Adams notes that women and people of color have historically been excluded from top positions
- The current City Council is historically diverse and represents the interests of all New Yorkers
- Adams expresses her anticipation to hear from Mr. Mastro and examine his record and qualifications
Adrienne E. Adams
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This role and any top position in government is not entitled to anyone.
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Make no mistake about it.
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It is a privilege.
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Women and people of color know this to be true.
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Rarely if ever have we been considered entitled to top positions?
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In fact, entitlement has often kept those who look like us from accessing such valuable opportunities.
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Our women majority and historically diverse council inherently understands this.
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We were elected by New Yorkers in every neighborhood of this city.
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We represent their diverse interests.
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And we prioritize the diversity that our representation reflects.
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It is our duty to thoroughly examine nominees.
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Mister Mastro, I look forward to hearing from you today in our exchange regarding your record qualifications and experiences in consideration of your nominee as corporation counsel.
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Thank you very much.
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I turn it back over to our chair.