Thanks, John. I hadn't heard about this one.
“When the legal process in traffic court is finished, I will have more to say and I can address outstanding concerns and questions. And in the meantime, I’m not resigning,” she plainly said, following more than two hours of hearing from members of the community.
“For those who call for my resignation, you are heard and I understand that you have concerns and questions that I respect and would enjoy any type of dialogue or discussion with you after I go to court,” the Jersey City councilwoman added.
The comments come as the councilwoman stands accused of speeding through an intersection in her SUV and hitting Andrew Black, 29, who was on a bicycle, leaving him with deep bruising.
The parties differ on who had the right-of-way in the apparent hit-and-run accident, but DeGise still faced calls to resign after she allegedly fled the scene.
“This has only made me stronger and I will use that strength to fight for the issues that help every resident,” DeGise added.
Traffic camera video released by city officials showed a black SUV allegedly driven by DeGise failing to slow or stop before or after striking the cyclist at the intersection of Forrest Street and Martin Luther King Drive on July 19.
The councilwoman said she did not have a court date for the alleged offense.