Q&A
MOIA's advisory role to the mayor on accountability for sanctuary law violations
1:11:32
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Council Member Aviles questions MOIA Commissioner Manuel Castro about the office's advisory role to the mayor regarding accountability for sanctuary law violations. The exchange is tense, with the Council Member pressing for direct answers.
- Council Member Aviles asks if MOIA has advised the mayor and deputy mayors about the need for strong accountability measures
- Commissioner Castro attempts to respond but is pressed for a yes or no answer
- The Commissioner eventually says 'yes' but doesn't provide specific details about the advice given
- Council Member Aviles expresses dissatisfaction with the commissioner's response
Alexa Aviles
1:11:32
Advisory.
1:11:32
Have you advised the mayor and the 1st deputy mayors that there needs to be strong accountability measures for any city agency breaking the law?
Manuel Castro
1:11:41
So, again, part of advice for the last
Alexa Aviles
1:11:45
I think it's a yes or no question.
1:11:46
Have you advised the mayor and the 1st deputy mayors around the need for very specific accountability measures in the policies of each of these agencies?
Manuel Castro
1:11:58
Yes.
1:11:59
As I described, you know, part of the work that we are doing now is making sure that our staff, our colleagues understand the importance of following our local laws.
Alexa Aviles
1:12:10
I don't think you answered the the question, commissioner, but I'm gonna pause for a second and hand it over to council member Hanif.