Throughout this process I’ve consistently sought expert guidance from legal advisors and have followed that guidance. I act with integrity and care in everything I do. Unfortunately in 2023 America, sewing confusion and discontent continues to be a proven and effective strategy. And even in Montclair, a small group of organized individuals opposed to this development project are willing to compromise the integrity of institutions and processes rather than respecting that to be a democracy means to sometimes not get our way. I’ve offered them an opportunity to debate the merits of our redevelopment plan. It’s up to them whether they’ll continue to choose a path that is so nakedly an attempt to knock me out of voting against their wishes or one that would let us get back to the specifics of the plan and how it will impact my constituents.