"Phylisa Wisdom stated that the office is still building out staff and described its mandate as coordinating non-law-enforcement responses to antisemitic incidents, liaising with the Jewish community, law enforcement, and other agencies."
"Council members questioned the office's public-facing infrastructure, with co-chair Inna Vernikov highlighting the absence of a dedicated phone number or website for communication with the public."
"Wisdom acknowledged that the office was largely internal-facing and that mayoral offices were still working out communication norms, emphasizing the need for public engagement."
The City Council's Task Force to Combat Antisemitism held its first hearing, questioning the Mayor's Office about its definition of anti-Jewish hate and public accessibility. Phylisa Wisdom, the office's executive director, explained that the office is still developing its staff and infrastructure. Currently, it has two staff members and aims to grow to three or four. The office's mandate includes coordinating responses to antisemitic incidents and improving victim services. Council members expressed concern over the lack of public-facing communication tools like a phone number or website.
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