Following months of speculation, Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday formally nominated litigator Randy Mastro to be the city’s next top attorney — although he is
Attorney Randy Mastro speaks during a news conference to announce the findings of an independent review of New Jersey Govornor Chris Christie’s governance in New York, March 27, 2014. An investigation commissioned by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie cleared the potential Republican presidential contender on Thursday of wrongdoing in the “Bridgegate” scandal and blamed senior staffers for orchestrating the massive traffic jam.
“Randy is a world-renowned attorney who brings decades of experience as a public servant, federal prosecutor, preeminent trial lawyer, and as someone who has built a career around fighting corruption, delivering justice for 9/11 families and non-profit organizations, advocating for the LGBTQ+ community, championing racial justice, and standing up to the Trump administration,” Adams said.
“The council takes this important duty seriously, and once a nomination is formally received at a Stated Meeting, will perform its charter-mandated responsibility to consider the nominee within 30 days,” Agos said. “As part of a transparent public process, a forthcoming hearing will be scheduled that allows for thorough examination, public comment, and due consideration.
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