He acknowledged as much today at a private meeting with advocates of changes in campaign finance law.
But the city's new efforts to weed out some families will almost certainly lead to legal battles with advocates for the homeless.
This was done by "a legal friend" in consultation with other advocates.
All morning, the Capitol was crawling with advocates for and against the bill.
Hawkins is also working with local and national environmental advocates to achieve the water quality improvements.
One survivor may come in contact with various advocates during their recovery and the legal process.
In common with most advocates, his family background was nonlegal.
Of course, such arguments do not sit well with antifur advocates.
But interviews with defense lawyers, policy makers and advocates suggest that the laws are working.
The team ran a further one-hour workshop with the key staff and advocates.