Jersey City Councilwoman Amy DeGise doubles
down amid criticism over alleged hit-and-run:
'I am not resigning'
Posted By: Ribicon, 8/18/2022 3:15:35 PM
Jersey City Councilwoman Amy DeGise doubled down on her decision not to resign amid calls to do so after she allegedly hit a bicyclist in her car last month before fleeing the scene. During a city council meeting Wednesday night, DeGise addressed personal attacks and pushed back on her critics who are calling for her resignation. She said they should wait until the legal process unfolds before commenting further on the situation. About 100 people spoke at the meeting that was open to the public. Most speakers called for DeGise to resign. Only a few expressed support. "When the legal process in traffic court is finished, I will
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The bike rider appeared to have gone through a red light, but video shows that the councilwoman plowed right into him and kept on driving. Somehow that's not shameful enough for her to resign.