PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Peter Carnival, Board Member of New Era Democrats, on Randy Mastro's Nomination as Corporation Counsel
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Peter Carnival, representing New Era Democrats (NED), testifies in support of Randy Mastro's appointment as Corporation Counsel for New York City. He emphasizes Mastro's character, experience, and commitment to public service, while expressing concern about criticisms based on political disagreements rather than qualifications.
- NED is described as a nonprofit, independent political association supporting good government
- Carnival highlights Mastro's 30-year relationship with NED and his past recognition for public service
- He defends Mastro against criticisms related to his past clients and work, arguing these are not fair measures of his abilities as Corporation Counsel
Peter Carnival
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Okay.
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Good evening.
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My name is Peter Carnival.
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I'm a board member of the new era Democrats, which is also known as Ned a nonprofit independent political association that supports good government.
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Ned was established over 40 years ago, and its motto is justice, equality, and opportunity for the whole human family.
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For advocacy organization supports not just registered Democratic candidates for office, but often reaches across the aisle to support the person who is running or being appointed based on the criteria of honesty accomplishment, independence, and character.
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Ned is not only in favor of simply always towing the political party line and believes that democracy is best served by allowing people to have differences of opinion and to affiliate with whoever they wish.
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I'm here today on behalf of Ned to voice our support for the appointment of Randy Mashrou as corporation counsel for the city of New York.
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Ned has known and worked with Randy for over 30 years and not only once he honored by our group for his commitment to public service, but he has been a true friend and ally known for supporting causes that we care about, such as ethics and government.
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As you know, his life was threatened by organized prime leaders when he served as deputy mayor for his role in cleaning up several industries in the city that fleeced New Yorkers and the city government alike.
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We've had the utmost confidence he would represent the city well and do an incredible job for all New Yorkers.
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Randy Maestro is a man of un impeachable character, and we are speech looking out today as our members who, by the way, vote and organize others to vote are concerned by the nature of the statements made about him in advance of the nomination by mayor Adams.
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These criticism is not directed towards his impeccable qualifications and extensive experience as one of the nation's leading litigators and lawyers, but instead focuses on political disagreements with clients he has represented over his long career or the people he has worked for in his prior role as deputy mayor.
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Trying to limit or harm a Lloyd's reputation for these reasons is not fair to the measure of his abilities as a corporation counsel.
Diana Ayala
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Yeah.
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Your time, sir.
Peter Carnival
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We consider these issues.
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Thank you.
Iris Baez
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I wasn't sure if you wanted me to come