Q&A
Mastro's defense of his record on civil rights and advocacy for vulnerable populations
1:52:59
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In response to Council Member Ayala's criticisms, Randy Mastro strongly defended his record on civil rights and advocacy for vulnerable populations. He emphasized his career-long commitment to these issues and rejected characterizations of his past actions as harmful to vulnerable New Yorkers.
- Mastro insisted that Ayala's characterization of his actions was unfair and inaccurate
- He reiterated his advocacy for homeless rights and the LGBTQ+ community throughout his career
- Mastro claimed an 'unblemished record of ethics and integrity' in all phases of his career
- He pointed to his work in private practice and before the Supreme Court as evidence of his commitment to civil rights
- Mastro expressed confidence that he would be a 'passionate advocate' for these rights as Corporation Counsel
Diana Ayala
1:52:59
Yeah.
1:53:00
So and and with all due respect, we're talking about your witness is not your record.
1:53:04
Why would
Randy Mastro
1:53:05
frame rider was a tireless champion for the rights of the LG BTQ.
1:53:08
Alright.
1:53:09
And those who were suffering from AIDS.
Diana Ayala
1:53:11
Perfect.
1:53:11
That's your okay.
1:53:12
That's that's that's that's what you, you know, that's fine.
1:53:15
That's your opinion.
1:53:16
From on house individuals suffering from HIV AIDS to on house men living in fear of contracting COVID and city shelters, you have permanently advocated against the best interests of the most vulnerable sectors of society.
1:53:27
These New Yorkers need to support.
1:53:29
They deserve to be treated with human decency and compassion.
1:53:32
Instead, Mister Mashro, they received the backlash of uncalled litigation tactics that you deployed, and they suffered as a result.
1:53:39
We have to question how far you're willing to push the professional boundaries of corporation council.
1:53:45
Based on your record, you fail to make vulnerable New Yorkers a priority.
1:53:49
Why should New Yorkers expect that this will change now?
Randy Mastro
1:53:55
It's not a fair characterization of anything I ever did in practice.
1:54:00
And the courts at every turn in regard to Lucerne agreed with me.
1:54:05
And I have advocated for the rights of homeless organizations and the rights of the LGBTQ plus community repeatedly throughout my career.
1:54:15
So that's why the council can have confidence that I will be a passionate advocate at corp counsel for those rights as well.
Diana Ayala
1:54:22
Thank you.
1:54:22
Thank you.
1:54:23
That is all, Mister chairman.
Randy Mastro
1:54:24
Thank you very much.