PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Representative from Stonewall Rebellion Veterans Association on Randy Mastro
10:51:21
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The representative from the Stonewall Rebellion Veterans Association spoke in support of Randy Mastro's nomination as Corporation Counsel. They highlighted their organization's history and Mastro's long-standing support for the LGBTQ+ community.
- The speaker mentioned notable honorary members of their organization, including politicians and public figures.
- They emphasized their 30-year relationship with Randy Mastro, praising his support and respect for the LGBTQ+ community.
- The testimony was cut short due to time constraints, but the speaker strongly endorsed Mastro as "the real thing."
UNKNOWN
10:51:21
Now it's on.
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Greetings, the magnificent 7 of the city council still here at 9 o'clock.
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And with no supper delivered to you, it's not right.
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Anyway, I'm not here for myself.
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I'm here for the Stonewall Rebellion Veterans Association.
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The only gay lesbian by sexual and transgender organization that that bothered to come here.
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Even after 10 hours, it's worth it.
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So I'm representing the organization and some of our honorary members.
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I don't mean members, but honorary public official people include Bella Abzug, Shirley Chisholm, Geraldine Ferraro Ferraro rather, Maya John Villanzi, Gayer Ed Koch.
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That's right, Gayer.
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I named him that.
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He said, don't tell anyone till after he dies.
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And the current honorary male chairperson well, chairperson.
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We just have one.
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Hakim Jeffries.
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Here's the proof.
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This is us this past June during the pride month.
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And the relationship with Randy Mastro, who I met through Mayor Rudy, he had a what did they call that Gale?
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The type of government you know, different parties.
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Fusion.
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Exactly.
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It was a tip of Mike's phone.
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So we were honored there every year.
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And by Maya Jenkins, also, and Maya Jenkins, by the way, said that the SRVA is one of his all time favorite organizations of any of them.
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So that's when I met Randy.
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It's 30 years ago.
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It doesn't seem like that.
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And he has been very supportive, very respectful, like the a REIT the song in the Stonewall Jukebox, the original Stonewall Jukebox, r e s p e c t, and that's what we should have.
Selvena Brooks-Powers
10:53:29
So sorry to do that,
Diana Ayala
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but you're out of time.
UNKNOWN
10:53:32
Oh, but everyone else talk longer than I am.
Diana Ayala
10:53:35
They're out of time.
10:53:36
I'm sorry.
UNKNOWN
10:53:36
You know
Diana Ayala
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what I mean?
UNKNOWN
10:53:37
Let me just say, like the like the Stonewall song, ain't nothing like the real thing.
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Randy Mastro is the real thing.
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Trust me.
Shekhar Krishnan
10:53:46
I know.
Diana Ayala
10:53:46
Thank you.
UNKNOWN
10:53:48
You're welcome.
10:53:49
And thank you.
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Alright.
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We have 3 p here's the movie, Stonewall.
Diana Ayala
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Thank you.
UNKNOWN
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We have 3 people on Zoom.
UNKNOWN
10:54:05
What's the real thing?
10:54:06
Roland Denver.
