City attorney releases statement on Jew documents

From the Office of City Attorney Dennis Herrera

June 7, 2007

In the accompanying letter to Sup. Ed Jew, dated May 23, 2007, City Attorney Dennis Herrera's office requested documents and information as part of its investigation into issues involving the supervisor's residency. Because the supervisor was traveling abroad at the time, his office subsequently requested, and was granted, an extension of time to respond to Friday, June 8, 2007.

In response to questions regarding the status of that request, City Attorney Spokesman Matt Dorsey today issued the following statement:

"Supervisor Ed Jew this afternoon provided documents and information in response to the City Attorney's request pertaining to questions that involve the supervisor's residency. This office is now in the process of reviewing them. As we have previously stated, these records will not necessarily conclude our office's investigation. The residency of elected officials can be a complex question of law and fact, requiring careful analysis. Further information may be needed to resolve this question.

"City Attorney Dennis Herrera is committed to conducting an objective, fair and thorough investigation of this issue. Accordingly, he intends to continue to work with Supervisor Jew and his attorney to make sure we have all the necessary information. As indicated in the accompanying letter, the City Attorney recognizes the importance of completing this investigation as soon as possible to address public concerns.

"Because this process remains ongoing, we will refrain from any further comments until after the City Attorney has concluded his investigation. Similarly, because this is an open investigation, we will not provide copies of documents the supervisor has submitted."

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