Controversy Surrounds Heastie’s Renomination of Dolly Caraballo to Ethics Commission

peaker Carl Heastie’s announcement of Dolly Caraballo’s renomination to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying has ignited debates across New York’s political landscape. With a focus on ethics in government more critical than ever, this decision prompts a closer examination of Caraballo’s qualifications and the implications of her role on the commission. As both Republican and Democratic leaders voice their concerns, the conversation around ethics and lobbying takes center stage.

Speaker Heastie Announces Renomination of Dolly Caraballo to Commission on Ethics and Lobbying

Speaker Carl Heastie today announced he intends to renominate Dolly Caraballo to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government.

Caraballo has served as a commissioner since 2022. She is a managing member of the law firm Caraballo & Mandell, LLC. She is a civil litigator who has tried cases in many forums including U.S. District Courts, New York State Supreme and Surrogate Courts, and New York City Civil Courts.

She is a member of the Latino Judges Foundation Board. She served as a member of the New York City Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary from 2003 until 2013, nominated by former Chief Judge Judith Kaye. She previously served as president of the Puerto Rican Bar Association and as co-chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Minority in the Professions. Caraballo was also a member of the Office of Court Administration’s Commission to Examine Solo and Small Firm Practice.

News Release Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2024

Critical Questions

Republican Perspective:

1. How can Dolly Caraballo’s history within various legal organizations ensure that she remains free from partisan influence while serving on the Ethics Commission?
2. What steps will the Commission take to ensure that its operations remain transparent and accountable to the public under Caraballo’s leadership?

Democratic Perspective:

1. How does Caraballo’s commitment to minority representation and her legal expertise position her to effectively combat unethical lobbying practices in New York?
2. In what specific ways can Dolly Caraballo’s leadership strengthen the integrity of the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying, particularly regarding the influence of special interests in state politics?

Sources: Midtown Tribune news, NY STATE ASSEMBLY /assembly.state.ny.us
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