Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am YOUR Commissioner.
I was duly elected by YOUR votes.
I stand on the merits of my record.
I am the lone commissioner who supported the CHABAD NOVA, attempted to resolve the issue and still attempt to do so to this day.
I proposed the Hate Crime Resolution for this City, and have taken my own initiative in meeting with Rabbi Pinney to clarify any misconceptions.
The anti-Semitic comments and illustrations were not registered, sponsored nor authored by me, and I vehemently condemn any such act or participation in any such act, which depicts an affront to any member, or, any part of our civilized society.
I am, and will remain, fully committed to the position that the people of this great city have elected me to serve in.
Thank you.