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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Raul Rivera, Member of the Public
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Raul Rivera, a member of the public, presented a critical testimony directed at Council Member Alexa Aviles, chair of the immigration committee. Rivera expressed concerns about Aviles' priorities, associations, and representation of her constituents, particularly in relation to her alleged defense of individuals sympathetic to Hamas.
- Rivera accused Aviles of prioritizing special interest groups over the interests of American citizens and native New Yorkers.
- He called for Aviles to reevaluate her priorities, provide transparency, and focus on serving the people of District 38 and New York City.
- The testimony concluded with a statement thanking Marco Rubio for actions against Mahmoud Khalil.
Raul Rivera
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Council member Alexa Aviles, chair of the immigration committee, your actions have raised serious concerns about your commitment to representing the interest of American citizens and native New Yorkers, specifically your defense of individuals like Wahmud Khalil, a known Hamas sympathizer, is alarming.
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As a representative of District 38, your District 38, your primary responsibility is to serve the people of New York City.
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Instead, your actions seem to prioritize the interests of certain groups like probono.net over the over those over those of your constituents.
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Key concerns, lack of representation.
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Your defense of Hamas sympathizers suggests you're not prioritizing the safety and well-being of American citizens and native New Yorkers.
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Conflict of interest.
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Your actions may be seen as conflicting with the interest of the community you serve, particularly given the role as chair of the immigration committee.
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Questionable alliances, your association with individuals or groups perceived as sympathetic to Hamas raised questions about your allegiance's commitment to the people of New York City.
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Call to action, reevaluate your priorities.
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We urge you to reassess your priorities and ensure that your actions align with the interests of your constituents.
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Transparency and accountability, provide transparency regarding your association and actions, and be held accountable for your decisions as a representative.
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Serve the community.
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Focus on serving the people of District 38 and New York City rather than the special interest groups.
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Conclusion.
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As a council member, your role is to serve the people, not special interest groups.
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Your actions have raised serious concern and it's essential to address these concerns promptly.
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Thank you to our seventy second United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio for sending back Mahou Kalil back to where he belongs.
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Thank you so much.