Mastro expressed disappointment in a letter to the mayor, stating that New Yorkers deserve better from elected officials, highlighting the unfairness he experienced during the City Council hearing. He felt denied the opportunity to represent the City Council professionally.
Mastro criticized the council’s lengthy hearing, which he felt was one-sided, arguing that council members came prepared with speeches instead of engaging in genuine discourse, indicating they had already made their minds up against him.
Adams lamented the political aspects impacting the nomination process, suggesting New Yorkers were being deprived of a highly qualified candidate due to political maneuvering, which prevented a fair evaluation.
Mastro's nearly 12-hour hearing revealed that the Adams administration lacked support within the council, and numerous council members openly opposed Mastro before the hearing took place.
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