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Council Member Restler criticizes Jesse Hamilton's appointment and qualifications

0:02:44

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Council Member Restler raises serious concerns about the appointment of Jesse Hamilton as Deputy Commissioner of Real Estate Services at DCAS. He questions Hamilton's qualifications and suggests that the appointment was based on political connections rather than merit.

  • Hamilton is described as lacking relevant real estate experience
  • Restler suggests Hamilton's main qualification was his personal and political connection to the mayor
  • Concerns about Hamilton's judgment and ethical compass are mentioned, including his close direction from the mayor's chief political adviser, Ingrid Lewis Martin
  • Restler notes that initial red flags have now turned into criminal investigations
Lincoln Restler
0:02:44
These issues centered around the appointment of Jesse Hamilton as deputy commissioner of real estate services.
0:02:49
Which is the real estate arm of the city responsible for overseeing 37,000,000 square feet of space.
0:02:54
Mister Hamilton does not have the commensurate real estate experience nor leasing acquisitions or space planning and management experience.
0:03:02
It seemed to, quote, relevant qualification was his personal and political connection to the mayor.
0:03:07
2 years ago, Mister Hamilton's appointment raised red flags.
0:03:10
Today, those flags have turned into criminal investigations.
0:03:14
We have spoken with many people inside and outside of the administration who have been deeply concerned by Mister Hamilton's judgment and lack of unethical compass, including the close direction he received from the mayor's chief political adviser, Ingrid Lewis Martin.
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