Advice-and-consent is a cornerstone of good governance, established in the foundations of our nation's democracy. This process ensures a nominee has qualifications and stakeholder confidence.
In New York City, the advice-and-consent process has proceeded smoothly for many of Mayor Eric Adams' nominees, building on decades of intergovernmental work and communication.
Mayor Adams' nomination of Randy Mastro for Corporation Counsel deviated from the established process, raising concerns about the necessary trust to represent city officials effectively.
Months before the nomination, the Council expressed serious concerns about Mastro's record, making it clear that the votes for his confirmation were unlikely to exist.
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