TESTIMONY
Testimony by Carla De Jesus Rodriguez, a Street Vendor: A Call for Licensing Support
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Carla De Jesus Rodriguez, a dedicated street vendor located at Westchester Avenue and White Plains in the Bronx, shares her struggles after being unable to work due to missing permits.
As the head of her family and the primary source of income for her children's education, Rodriguez's testimony underscores the need for licensing and permit support to ensure the livelihoods of street vendors like her. She extends her gratitude to the City Council for the opportunity to speak and to the Street Vendors Project for their assistance.
Speaker 50
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So you live in the Dorado Community Ambulance, the Westchester Avenue and White Plains Road.
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Dehoes.
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The other level of
Speaker 27
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day.
Speaker 1
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Thank you.
Speaker 4
2:59:30
Okay.
Speaker 43
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So good afternoon.
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My name is Carla De Jesus Rodriguez.
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Thanks console members for listening to me.
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I'm a street vendor in Westchester Avenue in White Plains in at Bronx, 1866 Street.
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I'm the head of my family, and with my income, I support the education of my 2 children.
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I would like you to please approve and help us with licenses and permissions on approving this bill.
3:00:01
I think that is gonna be really successful for all of us after Labor Day, September 3rd 23rd.
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They didn't let me work because I am missing one permit.
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Please help me with my license and my permits, and thank you so much to the SVP, the 3 vendors process.
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And thank you for listening.
Speaker 1
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Thank you.