REMARKS
Introduction of legislation to be discussed in the hearing
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Council Member Williams introduces the legislation to be heard during the committee meeting.
- Intro 833: Requiring a plaque at the intersection of Wall and Pearl Street to mark New York's first slave market site.
- Resolution 108: Recognizing the federal government's duty to implement a transgender bill of rights.
- Resolution 280: Designating November 30th as Shirley Chisholm Day.
- Intro 471: Establishing a New York City Freedom Trail task force.
Nantasha M. Williams
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We will also be hearing some legislation today.
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In show 833 sponsored by public advocates, Hermione Williams, will require the placement of an the Intersection of Wall And Pearl Street in Manhattan to mark the site of New York's 1st slave market.
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Resolution 108, sponsored by council member Hudson recognizes the duty of the federal government to develop and implement a transgender bill of rights, resolution 280 sponsored by council member Lewis, designating no November 30th annually as my sole role, Shirley Chisholm Day.
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And lastly, my own bill, intro 4 71, which would have Garlic, a New York City Freedom Trail tax task force.
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A bill originally held by my colleague council member of MarTech.
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I will now turn it over to our committee council, who I also would like to thank for all of their hard work and preparing for today's hearing to administer deals.
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Oh, yes.
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And we also have opening statements.
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So we'll do opening statements before we swear everyone in, and I want to acknowledge that we enjoying my council member Riley Marte.
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Lewis Hudson is somewhere in Joseph.
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And I'll turn over to counsel Lewis.
