QUESTION
Is the administrative supportive of Intro 689, and are there suggestions for its improvement?
1:31:06
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The administration expresses tentative support for Intro 689, dependent on the bill's specifics, and an in-depth discussion for improvement is anticipated.
- The administration, including the Deputy Mayor, supports the intent behind Intro 689, aiming to codify the Cabinet for Older New Yorkers.
- Support is contingent upon the final details and requirements of the bill.
- The Commissioner indicates a willingness to discuss suggestions for improving the bill's draft.
- A future discussion between the council member and the commissioner is implied to further consider the bill's enhancement.
Crystal Hudson
1:31:06
And then specific to intro689, is the administrative supportive of this introduction and which which would codify the cabinet for older New Yorkers.
1:31:18
You address a little bit of it in your opening statement.
1:31:20
But
Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez
1:31:21
Yeah.
1:31:21
I I and, you know, we we're supportive of the intent, and our deputy mayor is very supportive of the cabinet, and so it's just a matter of what the bill looks like and what what are the requirements.
1:31:38
But Yep.
Crystal Hudson
1:31:38
Do you have any suggestions or thoughts on how to improve the bill as currently drafting?
Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez
1:31:43
I would love to have that question with you.
Crystal Hudson
1:31:45
Okay.
1:31:46
I but not now.
1:31:47
No.
1:31:48
Okay.
Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez
1:31:49
Well, because we have to think about what you're thinking about and what I'm thinking about it.
1:31:53
Okay.
1:31:54
And and then what beyond us, what do we want for the future?
1:31:58
Mhmm.
1:31:58
And so, like, that could happen, you know, in a way that works
Crystal Hudson
1:32:01
Okay.
1:32:02
I look forward to solving that conversation.
1:32:04
Yeah.
1:32:05
Just give me one second.
1:32:31
Great.
1:32:32
Okay.
1:32:32
Thank you.
1:32:32
That concludes my questions.
1:32:34
We're going to move on to public testimony.
1:32:36
I would encourage you to keep One person from your staff here, we only have about 10.
Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez
1:32:40
We always do that.
1:32:42
I leave, but I we also have people
Crystal Hudson
1:32:44
Watching online, I know.
1:32:46
Yeah.
Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez
1:32:46
And they report back on issues that we need to follow-up with
Crystal Hudson
1:32:49
you.
1:32:50
Okay.
1:32:50
Alright.
Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez
1:32:50
Great.
1:32:51
Thank you.