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3. That statement from the Mayor though

Surfside Mayor Charles W. Burkett confirmed roof work was being done at the building, but said roof work is constantly being done on buildings and doesn’t believe that is a reason for the collapse. He said he is sure an application must have been completed before the work started and that an inspection would have been made beforehand. The mayor said he can’t imagine any reason for the tragedy other than if a sinkhole occurred or someone pulled the supports out of the building.

It feels like he's already made up his mind before any investigation. Does he have connections to the building owners or construction company?