Joann Ariola
Role at the time: Member of the New York City Council
Condemned
Statement summary
Ariola said she joined 9/11 families at City Hall and demanded that Mamdani stay away.
“demanded that Mayor Mamdani stay away from this year’s ceremonies”
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Reports Ariola's statement that she joined 9/11 families at City Hall and demanded that Mamdani stay away.
Why we used this label
Her public statement expressly supports non-attendance.