TESTIMONY
962 Pacific Street Rezoning: Testimony in Support from a Longtime Resident Born on Atlantic Avenue
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Charles Bogle, a longtime resident, testifies in support of the 962 Pacific Street Rezoning.
In support, he states that the development of additional housing stock is necessary, that the project is a win-win for all involved, and includes affordable housing, community resources, and job creation before, during, and after construction.
Speaker 1
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Lastly, we're gonna have Charles Bogle.
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Sorry for mispronunciation.
Speaker 4
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Quite right.
Speaker 21
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Good morning.
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My name is Charles Bogle.
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I was born on Atlantic Avenue.
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I've lived almost my entire life in Brooklyn.
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I raised my children in Brooklyn.
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I have a daughter who's an elementary school teacher of the deaf and a son-in-law who's an ICU nurse.
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I've coached volunteer swimming in Sunset Park in Bay Ridge for over 25 years.
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And giving back to the community is very important to me.
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It is self evident that development of additional housing stock is absolutely necessary This project is a win win for all concerned.
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It includes affordable housing, community resources, and it will create jobs both before during and after construction.
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Bill and Nadine Olson are committed to doing what's best for the community at a time when there is a critical need at the grassroots level.
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They are not major developers.
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They are concerned citizens who are in a position to create a win win for many constituencies.
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This project will give housing, It will give jobs.
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It will give childhood education, and it will give small business development.
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This project checks all the box please seize the opportunity and approve it.
Speaker 1
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Thank you so much.
