The current mayor, when you saw the team that he was assembling, did any warning lights go off for you? Sure, sure. I saw a lot of friendship and my concern in watching the friendships come in as leaders and really people that would be responsible for the lives of over 8 million New Yorkers. Sure. I was concerned on our side of city hall and legislation. The staff of city council alone, hundreds of staff, the majority of whom have been with the council for years and years, for over five years. (04:25–04:40)
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