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Jersey City Councilman Amy DeGuise faces growing calls to resign after allegedly hitting a cyclist in a car last month before fleeing the scene Naka doubled down on his decision not to resign.
At Wednesday night's City Council meeting, DeGise addressed her personal attacks and pushed back against her critics who called for her resignation. About 100 people spoke out at a public meeting, she said, before commenting further on the situation. Most of the speakers called for DeGise's resignation. Only a few expressed support.
"Once the legal proceedings in traffic court are over, I will have more to say and I can address any outstanding concerns or questions. In the meantime, I will not resign.” Her two-plus hour interview with members of the community.
Jersey City Councilor Amy Degeese Not resigned amid the backlash she's been receiving because she's been accused of a hit-and-run. (Fox News/Jeremy Copas)
"I have heard people calling for my resignation, and I I respectfully and happily engage in dialogue and discussion with you after I appear in court," the Jersey City Councilor added. 36} New Jersey city councilman refuses to resign over video showing alleged hit-and-run collision with cyclist
- Evident hit-and-run Lost in the accident, but DeGise was faced with a phone call asking him to resign because he allegedly fled the scene. and suggested that he too was a victim of the situation.
"I don't identify with the perception you have of me, but adversity makes us work harder." "Thank you to those who believed in me. To those who didn't, thank you for making me want to be a better leader."
"I hope no one herewill be exposed to this degree of trauma," said. ``But if you do, I will stand on your back. I am stronger now, and I will use that power to fight for problems that help all residents," added DeGise.
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She is horrified by this situation I thought about it and wanted to keep this issue private.
"I'm a more private person than you think. I know everyone thinks I enjoy the public eye [but] I'm very I'm a private person," she said DeGise. "And I would like to take this personally. I would like to give that respect, but it has become vulgar."
Jersey City Councilman Amy DeGuise has so far been at a loss after a hit-and-run accident with 29-year-old cyclist Andrew Black. (Handout from Jersey Mayor's Office)
DeGise also addressed those who have supported her in the alleged incident.
"Thank you to all who came and had to stay tonight. Ask me any more questions [or] pry any further. Without you, I would
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"Regardless of how you may perceive me, I remain committed to this position on the Council. Jersey. Please know that my commitment is as real as my love for the City.It has never been stronger.Thank you."
City Official Traffic Camera video released by . It has been. July 19th.
City councilors said there was no trial date for the alleged crimes.
Fox News' Jeremy Copas and Danielle Wallace contributed to this report.
