REMARKS
Council Member Restler concludes hearing with concerns about DCAS decisions
2:00:58
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Council Member Lincoln Restler concludes the hearing by thanking Commissioner Molina and Executive Deputy Commissioner Overton for their attendance and responses. He expresses serious concerns about recent decisions made at DCAS, particularly regarding Deputy Commissioner Hamilton.
- Restler acknowledges Molina's new leadership and efforts to review past actions
- He criticizes the lack of a comprehensive review of Deputy Commissioner Hamilton's decisions
- The council member urges the commissioner to reconsider the current approach and address the concerns raised during the hearing
Lincoln Restler
2:00:58
I will leave it there for today for questions, commissioner.
2:01:01
I really do want to thank you for coming, doing your best to answer questions, and executive deputy commissioner Overton.
2:01:06
Congratulations on your recent promotion I just have to say in conclusion, I think there are a lot of very serious open questions about decisions that have been made at Decast in recent years.
2:01:22
And I realize you're coming in new You're trying to bring your fresh perspective and provide an overview of provide a review of what's transpired.
2:01:31
But the fact that we have seen no comprehensive review of deputy commissioner Hamilton's decisions, no guardrails, imposed, no modified duty is concerning.
2:01:44
And I hope that in good faith, you'll take back the concerns that have been raised by my colleagues and I today and choose a different course because I think it's urgently needed.
2:01:56
So thank you both for coming today.
2:01:57
We have some members of the public that will be testifying shortly.
