REMARKS
Chair Restler's comments on the commissioner's testimony and donations
0:52:53
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Chair Restler expresses concern about Commissioner Molina's lack of awareness regarding donations to the mayor's legal defense fund and his confidence in the 14 Wall Street deal despite ongoing scrutiny.
- Restler points out that Molina was unaware of the $15,000 donation to the mayor's legal defense fund
- The chair expresses skepticism about Molina's confidence in the deal given the questionable decision-making
- Restler notes a 'serious disconnect' in the commissioner's stance
- The chair acknowledges the presence of additional council members at the hearing
Lincoln Restler
0:52:53
I just wanna thank Casimir Vermante for his sharp line of questioning and, you know, note you testified today, commissioner, that you were not aware of the donations that were made, the $15,000 made to the legal defense fund to the major league defense fund.
0:53:09
You were not aware of of that, and yet you're totally confident that this is on the up and up.
0:53:14
And that you're not even considering withdrawing the application, considering all of the scrutiny and questions that have been raised around the questionable decisions making.
0:53:23
I'm I just for me, there's a serious disconnect there that I I'm struggling with.
0:53:28
We will now go to council member Schulman, followed by council member powers.
0:53:30
I'd also like to acknowledge council member's Gutierrez, Vernikoff, and Paladino.
0:53:34
Thank them all for joining us.
0:53:36
And now council member Schulman.
