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Dear Sir:
However, I was sorry to learn that you are now the subject of multiple
investigations at different levels of government - federal, state and
municipal. At a time when the Democratic Party in New York State - and
nationally -- is under attack, and at a time when the confidence and
trust of voters with regard to their elected officials is extremely
low, I cannot see how your role as leader of Brooklyn's Democrats can
be optimized when there are some critical questions and investigations
that will require answers and resolution. Your focus will undoubtedly
need to be on these cases.
There are precedents for this step, most notably U.S. Representative
Charles Rangel's decision to relinquish his title as Chair of the House
Committee on Ways and Means pending the outcome of investigations
involving him. Rep. Rangel's decision was made in the interests of the
Democratic Party and his constituents. I am asking you to consider
these same interests and to take appropriate - and hopefully temporary
-- action.
Respectfully,
Chris Owens