REMARKS
Council Member Kristy Marmorato expresses disapproval of City of Yes approach to economic development
4:20:20
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Council Member Kristy Marmorato highlights the challenges of economic development, overpopulation, and inadequate infrastructure in the northeast Bronx.
- Marmorato argues that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work for every neighborhood, especially low-density areas in the northeast Bronx not built to accommodate it.
- She cites issues like flooding from rainstorms due to strained infrastructure, understaffed police leading to public safety concerns, and overcrowded schools impacting education quality.
- Marmorato calls for improving and strengthening current communities rather than focusing solely on expansion.
- She commits to advocating for her constituents and voting against the City of Yes economic development plan.
Kristy Marmorato
4:20:20
Thank you, chair.
4:20:21
So I just wanted to thank you everybody for coming here today and speaking.
4:20:25
I just wanted to express to the group that a one size fits all approach does not work for every neighborhood in the city, especially in the northeast Bronx.
4:20:35
We cannot sustain overpopulation and economic development in low density communities as parts of my district were liberally not built to accommodate it.
4:20:45
Our infrastructure in the Bronx is already facing challenges and re rainstorm burdens us with flooding.
4:20:50
Our police department is struggling due to insufficient staff thing, leading to public safety concerns, and our public schools face overcrowded and hindering quality of education, and these are the issues that must be addressed urgently.
4:21:04
Furthermore, lack of investment in essential services exacerbates these challenges.
4:21:09
Our roads, parks, healthcare facilities are neglected impacting residents quality of life.
4:21:14
Rather than focus solely on expansion, we must improve in strengthening our current districts and communities.
4:21:21
My constituents deserve better, and it is my job to make sure that I will advocate for them.
4:21:27
I will always support the people of district 13 and when it is time to vote, I will continue to stand alongside my community and vote no to the city of yes, economic development.
4:21:38
Thank you.