PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Matthew W. Daus, Longest-Serving Former Commissioner of Taxi Limousine Commission, on Randy Mastro's Nomination
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Matthew W. Daus, the longest-serving former Commissioner of the Taxi Limousine Commission, testifies in support of Randy Mastro's nomination for Corporation Counsel. Daus highlights his extensive experience in New York City government and his long-standing relationship with Mastro, praising Mastro's legal skills and moral character.
- Daus served in various roles in NYC government for over 20 years, including as a human rights prosecutor and general counsel for multiple agencies.
- He has known Randy Mastro for over 30 years as a friend, mentor, and colleague.
- Daus describes Mastro as one of the best litigators in the United States and a person of impeccable moral character.
Matthew W. Daus
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Okay.
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Great.
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Well, first of all, good evening.
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Speaker Adams, chair powers, members of the rules and privileges committee.
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For those of you who are left, I've been watching this testimony from the very beginning.
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It's over 10 hours now.
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I don't I'm trying to be as brief as I can.
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I'm here to testify on behalf of Randy Mastro to become the next corporation counsel in my individual capacity.
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I know some of the members are actually a lot of the members of the committee.
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I don't know who's left, but, you know, I've already been in touch with some of them, you know, to voice my support, and I'm here to answer any questions after the testimony as well.
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I served as, for those of you who don't know me, from the entry level on up to the top of New York City government for over 20 years.
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Left about 14 years ago.
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I was a government lawyer that when I started, and my tenure included service, you know, as 1st of all, as a human rights prosecutor for the commission on human rights.
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I was special counsel to the New York City Trade Waste Commission, where Randy was at the helm, and I worked for him.
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He at Rudy Washington.
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He is now known as Vic, as you know.
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I was also general counsel for the Taxi And Limousine Commission, as well as the New York Community Development Agency, which is now known as KYCP.
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I'm the longest serving former taxi commissioner.
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That's where how many people know me.
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And I'm also a former commissioner for the civil service commission for New York City.
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I'm now back to practicing law.
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I'm an active member of the New York City Bar Association where I chair and co chair committees and task forces.
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I've known Randy for over 30 years as a friend, mentor and colleague who might greatly respect and admire.
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Not only is he one of the best litigators in the United States, but he's a person of impeccable moral character and a former public servant who has improved the lives of millions
Christopher Porrino
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of New Yorkers.
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Kit Tom has expired.
Matthew W. Daus
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I would respectfully request that I continue with my testimony.
Keith Powers
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You can continue, but we we you you did use a lot of time on your resumes.
