Stay on de Blasio’s good side or else, says top City Council aide
“If you have someone that’s hated by the mayor, that basically has been run through the mud, you’re not going to get that pothole fixed,” said Monica Abend, referring to opponent Ede Fox, a former aide to Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.
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Politicians playing favorites to fellow elected officials who publicly praise them — or punishing those who are critical — is nothing new.But the Abend tape is remarkable in that she details how the dynamic affects nuts-and-bolts services like filling potholes.
Abend refused to comment on the exchange, but did not deny it took place. Cumbo also declined to answer questions.