Q&A
Mastro's reflections on the Giuliani administration and its policies
3:17:30
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121 sec
Council Member Lincoln Restler asks Randy Mastro to reflect on aspects of the Giuliani administration that he's not proud of, seeking examples of his independence.
- Mastro states that there were issues he addressed in confidence as a trusted counselor
- He expresses regret that the administration didn't do more to improve relationships with communities of color
- Mastro wishes they had communicated better and shown more understanding on various issues
- He acknowledges that misunderstandings persist to this day and wishes they had done a better job with sensitivity and communication
Lincoln Restler
3:17:30
You stated that you were honored to work you know, in the questions that council member Hudson raised in particular, you underscored that, you know, you were honored to work for mayor Rudy Giuliani, administration where he served in 2 of the most powerful positions in the office of the mayor.
3:17:45
You were described as the voice of the administration, a key strategist, etcetera.
3:17:48
You said that Rudy Giuliani established New York City as an international model for reform in the most restrained police department in America.
3:17:56
We've heard a lot about your accomplishments in the Giuliani administration and the work that you're proud of But are there major policy decisions and work of the duly administration that you're not proud of?
3:18:05
Decisions you fought against that you'd like to share with us today to demonstrate your independence that you've spoken so much.
3:18:12
You've spoken too so much today.
Randy Mastro
3:18:15
I I think I have already testified that, of course, there are such issues, and those are issues that a trusted counselor addresses in confidence with the principle.
3:18:30
And speaks with candor and confidence.
3:18:34
That's what a trusted counselor and lawyer does.
3:18:37
But I will say this, and I will repeat it again, and it came up with counsel Roman Hudson.
3:18:42
I as I've said it publicly before, I wish we had done more to improve relationships with communities of color that we had communicated better, had more understanding communication, understanding, so many of the the issues that arose, I wish we had done more in that regard, and that I always had an open door, but I was just one person.
3:19:15
And the the fact remains that there are so many misunderstandings even to this day.
3:19:23
I wish we had done a better job.
3:19:26
But but with sensitivity and understanding and communication.
3:19:30
Mister Mastro,