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August 30, 2005
EMINENTLY ODD
NY Post columnist Robert A. George covers Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum's bizarre squirms during the two Public Advocate debates as she was questioned on her support of Ratner's Atlantic Yards proposal, despite the use of eminent domain.
Her official spokeswoman told [George], "The public advocate believes Ratner to be a very respected and very responsible developer [who] will negotiate with all the tenants. [She has been] consistent on this. The public advocate supports the project, but will not if eminent domain is used."
George's conclusion:
In short, whether the issue is eminent domain or just plain transparency — Gotbaum refuses to give this project the same critical assessment as similar ones in the city.
Simply because she trusts the developer.
Also: NY Daily News columnist Juan Gonzalez makes the case for supporting Norman Siegel over the incumbent Gotbaum ("Let's hire a true people's lawyer").
Posted by lumi at August 30, 2005 7:17 PM