A Familiar Tune from a New Politician

It never ceases to amaze how constituents think that a new politician will change things. In the latest example, New York City Councilman-elect Brad Lander (who I voted for, in the interests of full disclosure) came out with a classic non-statement in the egregious case of the Hannah Senesh's land grab. For more on the background of the case, check out Katia Kelly's Pardon Me For Asking. Here is what Brad had to say, courtesy of the Brooklyn Eagle:

"“The change being proposed is a significant one, which would involve an amendment to the city’s Administrative Code to remove the courtyard requirement on this lot, the disposition of the lot from the DOT to Hannah Senesh, and other land use actions,” said Lander in a statement, adding that he is against any process that would not include community hearings and a vote by Community Board 6."

Brad, the issue is very simple. The additional time you're taking to make up your mind will only allow you more time to get further and further from the wishes of your constituents, and more time to be lobbied by an organization that brings only problems to this neighborhood.

Of course, the most egregious part of it all seems to be that the lot is currently used as a parking lot, and no one has said boo about it.