Q&A
Review of Deputy Commissioner Hamilton's leasing decisions
0:27:28
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Council Member Restler questions Commissioner Molina about whether a review of Deputy Commissioner Hamilton's leasing decisions has been conducted, especially in light of recent events. Molina's responses indicate a limited review focused mainly on the 14 Wall Street lease.
- Molina has not reviewed every leasing decision made by Hamilton
- He has specifically reviewed the leasing decisions related to 14 Wall Street
- Molina mentions conducting an overall review of DCAS's real estate processes, but not specifically focused on Hamilton's decisions
Lincoln Restler
0:27:28
Have you conducted I know you mentioned that when you came in, in the initial 30 days, you conducted some changes in the organizational chart.
0:27:36
Have you conducted a review of the leasing decisions the deputy commissioner Hamilton has made over the previous 2 years since he came into this role?
Louis Molina
0:27:46
Well, I have not reviewed every leasing decision, but I reviewed the leasing decisions related to 14 Wall Street.
Lincoln Restler
0:27:53
But in light of his phones being seized, and all of the attention around this, you didn't think it was necessary to conduct a formal review of the actions that he's taken in this role.
Louis Molina
0:28:04
So I'm all I'm I'm conducting an overall review of just a real estate process and how we do things at DECAS and I think there are always ways to find ways to be more efficient and increase and enhance transparency.
Lincoln Restler
0:28:16
I think
Louis Molina
0:28:16
it's not related directly to deputy commissioner Hamilton.
Lincoln Restler
0:28:19
I mean, I appreciate those broad commitments, but Considering the very concerning allegations that relate to the specific role that Mister Hamilton has played, I would have thought a review of his previous leasing decisions would be merited.
0:28:34
Are you aware of First deputy mayor, Maria Torre Spring, or is conducting a comprehensive review of the transactions or leasing decisions that Jesse Hamilton has been responsible for?
Louis Molina
0:28:43
I have not been notified of any such review.
