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September 27, 2007
Controversial Planning Commish May be on the Way Out
Dolly Williams’ days on the city Planning Commission may be numbered. Marty Markowitz appointed Williams, a developer and co-founder of A. Williams Construction, to represent Brooklyn on the commission in ’02. Since then, many critics have charged Williams can’t effectively serve as a commissioner because of conflicts of interest. For example, Williams wasn’t able to vote on Atlantic Yards because she’s an investor in the project, and she won’t be able to vote on the rezoning of Gowanus because she owns property in the area. For now, Marty is keeping mum about whether he’s going to reappoint Williams. “Dolly and I have been considering what is best for Brooklyn," he said. "I expect to make a decision soon."
Markowitz May Pull Plug on Dolly Williams [NY Daily News]
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Cripes Marty! Get a grip! If placing a developer on the City Planning Commission is not a conflict of interests and a completely corrupt appointment then I'm Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. "Dolly and I have been considering what is best for Brooklyn." Bullshit! Seriously what is wrong with you? Seriously?
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 9:27 AM
scary!
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 9:37 AM
I am no fan (understatement of the morning) of Marty, Dolly or Atlantic Yards, but when will people stop referring to Dolly being forced to recuse herself from votes on the project? There weren't any votes. The statement is meaningless.
How many of Dolly's critics have ever seen her at planning commission hearings? (I thought so. Funny how so many people can judge the quality of the work she does based on her being a scofflaw.) She may not be the brightest bulb in the chandelier but generally asks informed questions.
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 9:52 AM
The City Council votes on changes to the zoning code. The Department of City Planning is an agency which can advise the city council, but it is does not have legislative powers. Does anyone understand how government works in this city?
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 9:59 AM
She should be removed purely on the basis of her first name.
Posted by: North Sleeper at September 27, 2007 10:01 AM
The funny thing she changed her name when she came here from Trinidad.
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 11:04 AM
I'd bang her
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 11:09 AM
"Dolly and I have been deciding ... "! Sheez.
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 1:41 PM
FUCK THAT TROLL MARKOWITZ.
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 2:30 PM
Brownstoner: Please take down the 11:09 am post. Thank you.
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 3:54 PM
I second that!
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 4:21 PM
I think that 11:09 is disgusting but I don't think he should take it down.
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 4:31 PM
I was wondering if 2:30 was giving 11:09 advice.
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 4:50 PM
she is kind of hot I say she keeps her job. Is she hiring?
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 6:31 PM
but i thought markowitz worked in Brooklyn's interest.?!>?
Posted by: guest at September 27, 2007 9:19 PM
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