REMARKS
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams expresses initial concerns about Mastro's nomination
4:37:36
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Public Advocate Jumaane Williams opens the hearing by expressing his concerns about Randy Mastro's nomination for Corporation Counsel. He highlights Mastro's career choices and past representations that he believes are not in the best interest of New Yorkers.
- Williams questions whether Mastro's pro bono work might be considered 'toxic charity'
- He criticizes Mastro's involvement in cases against minimum wage increases, rent stabilization, and environmental regulations
- Williams expresses concern about Mastro's tactics in past cases, such as the Bridgegate scandal
Jumaane Williams
4:37:36
Thank you, Mister chair.
4:37:39
Thank you, Mister Mashrou, for being here.
4:37:42
And to your wife and daughter for being here, I did wanna out say just say, I would hire you personally as an attorney.
4:37:49
I don't know if you'd have me as a client, but I would hire you personally as an attorney.
4:37:53
I think you are very good at all.
Randy Mastro
4:37:54
Thank you.
4:37:55
And I respect you, and I think you know that no matter what has ever been said before, I respect you.