New York City Council
Stated Meeting
Jun 30, 2024
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01:30 PM
1 hr 49 min
Summary
The Stated Meeting happens every 2 weeks (4 weeks in summer), when the council votes on and introduces new legislation.
Notably at this meeting, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2025 budget after extensive negotiations with Mayor Eric Adams' administration.
Key highlights include:
- $2 billion for affordable housing
- $293 million for early childhood education
- Over $711 million for K-12 education
- Restorations for libraries, cultural institutions, parks, and senior services.
The council also passed the Home Preservation and Debt Resolution Reform Act (Introduction 962), reforming the city's property tax collection process.
Meeting chapters
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Invocation by Pastor Paul B. Mitchell, Pastor of Changing Lives Christian Center
Pastor Paul B. Mitchell from Changing Lives Christian Center delivered an invocation, asking for divine guidance for the city council members. He prayed for unity, wisdom, and cooperation among the …
0:06:06
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174 sec
Overview of the Home Preservation and Debt Resolution Reform Act
Speaker Adams provides an overview of Introduction 962, the Home Preservation and Debt Resolution Reform Act, sponsored by Council Member Justin Brennan. - The act aims to reform the city's …
0:10:07
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40 sec
Acknowledgments to council staff and leadership
Speaker Adams takes time to acknowledge and thank various individuals and teams involved in the budget process, including council members, leadership teams, and staff. - Special recognition is given to …
0:10:52
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3 min
Overview of budget priorities and negotiations
Speaker Adams provides an overview of the budget priorities and negotiations, emphasizing the need for effective government and investments in key areas for New Yorkers. - The speaker highlights the …
0:14:05
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104 sec
Early childhood education funding and reforms
Speaker Adams details the council's efforts to secure funding and implement reforms for early childhood education programs in New York City. - $293 million was added for early childhood education …
0:15:50
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150 sec
K-12 education funding restorations
Speaker Adams outlines the council's efforts to restore and add funding for K-12 education to address learning loss and provide essential services to students. - Over $711 million in funding …
0:18:20
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63 sec
CUNY funding restorations
Speaker Adams briefly mentions the restoration of investments in CUNY, emphasizing its importance for educational and economic opportunities. - Funding for CUNY was restored to ensure continued access to higher …
0:19:24
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20 sec
Affordable housing investments
Speaker Adams highlights the significant investments secured for affordable housing production and preservation in response to the city's housing crisis. - $2 billion in additional funding was secured in the …
0:19:45
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55 sec
Cultural institutions and libraries funding
Speaker Adams announces the restoration and baseline funding secured for cultural institutions and libraries in New York City. - $53 million in baseline funding was secured for cultural institutions - …
0:20:41
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22 sec
Parks and recreation funding
Speaker Adams announces the restoration and addition of funding for parks and recreation in New York City. - Over $23 million in funding was restored and added for parks - …
0:21:04
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14 sec
Senior services funding
Speaker Adams highlights the restoration and addition of funding for senior services in New York City. - Nearly $17 million was restored and added for programs supporting older adults - …
0:21:19
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32 sec
Fair Fares program expansion
Speaker Adams announces the expansion of the Fair Fares program, which provides affordable public transit access to low-income New Yorkers. - An additional $10.7 million in baseline funds was secured …
0:21:53
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24 sec
Justice-involved and mental health program funding
Speaker Adams outlines investments in justice-involved supportive housing, alternatives to incarceration, and mental health resources. - Funding secured for justice-involved supportive housing and alternatives to incarceration - Support provided for …
0:22:17
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51 sec
Health services funding
Speaker Adams highlights funding restorations and new investments in various health services for New Yorkers. - Full restoration of funding for HIV/AIDS services - Commitment of tens of millions in …
0:23:09
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38 sec
Oversight and civil rights bodies funding
Speaker Adams announces investments secured to support the city's oversight bodies and civil rights organizations. - Funding secured for oversight bodies including CCRB, CCHR, DOI, and EEPC - The speaker …
0:23:48
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20 sec
Community services funding
Speaker Adams highlights funding restorations for various community services across New York City. - Funding restored for community composting and litter basket services, championed by Council Member Sean Abreu - …
0:24:09
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19 sec
Budget transparency measures
Speaker Adams outlines the efforts to increase transparency in the city budget through structural changes and additional disclosures. - Creation of 11 new units of appropriation to reflect actual agency …
0:24:29
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65 sec
Closing remarks on budget priorities
Speaker Adams concludes her remarks by emphasizing the collaborative nature of the budget process and the focus on meeting New Yorkers' needs. - The speaker highlights ongoing conversations with constituents …
0:25:35
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37 sec
Council Member Sandy Nurse discusses property tax collection reform
Council Member Sandy Nurse discusses the passage of Introduction 962, a bill aimed at reforming New York City's property tax collection system. While acknowledging the bill's limitations, Nurse highlights its …
0:26:22
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113 sec
Council Member Farah N. Louis praises budget restorations and investments
Council Member Farah N. Louis expresses pride in the restoration of critical services and programs in the city budget after months of negotiations. She highlights key investments in early education, …
0:28:18
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121 sec
Council Member Yusef Salaam discusses funding for Harlem and budget restorations
Council Member Yusef Salaam expresses gratitude for support during his first six months representing Harlem and highlights the increased funding for the district. He emphasizes the beginning of a 'New …
0:30:31
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77 sec
Council Member Yeger opposes Introduction 962 on lien sales
Council Member Kalman Yeger explains his opposition to Introduction 962, which would allow the city to sell tax liens to third parties. He argues that this practice is bad public …
0:32:01
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111 sec
Shaun Abreu explains vote on NYC budget, highlighting sanitation and community investments
Council Member Shaun Abreu expresses support for the NYC budget, highlighting restorations in community composting and litter basket services as Sanitation Chair. He praises the budget's investments in affordable housing, …
0:35:19
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114 sec
Joann Ariola explains her vote and makes disclosures
Council Member Joann Ariola made disclosures about family connections to city departments, thanked various individuals and teams involved in the budget process, and explained her vote on the budget and …
0:37:19
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76 sec
Alexa Avilés explains her vote on the NYC budget
Council Member Alexa Avilés explains her decision to vote no on the NYC budget, citing concerns about the mayor's approach and insufficient funding for critical services. She acknowledges the council's …
0:38:51
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155 sec
Diana Ayala discloses association and thanks colleagues for budget work
Council Member Diana Ayala discloses a potential conflict of interest regarding AHRC's funding in the budget and expresses gratitude to her colleagues for their work on the budget process. - …
0:41:36
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24 sec
Chris Banks explains his vote on the NYC budget
Council Member Chris Banks explains his support for the NYC budget, highlighting how it addresses the priorities of his constituents in the 42nd council district. He emphasizes the budget's investments …
0:42:06
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138 sec
Erik Bottcher explains his vote on the budget
Council Member Erik Bottcher expresses gratitude for the hard work on the budget and votes in favor of all items. He specifically acknowledges the success in reversing proposed cuts, including …
0:44:30
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33 sec
Gale A. Brewer explains her vote on the FY2025 budget
Council Member Gale A. Brewer expresses her support for the FY2025 budget, highlighting the extensive baselining of funds and praising the restorations in various areas. She votes yes on the …
0:45:13
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150 sec
Selvena Brooks-Powers explains her vote on the NYC budget
Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers expresses her support for the NYC budget, highlighting the council's efforts to restore funding for essential services and secure additional investments in affordable housing and transit. …
0:47:49
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173 sec
Tiffany Cabán explains her vote against the budget
Council Member Tiffany Cabán explains her decision to vote against the budget, citing insufficient funding in key areas despite some positive restorations. She criticizes the mayor's budget tactics and expresses …
0:50:48
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137 sec
David M. Carr explains his vote on budget resolutions
Council Member David M. Carr expresses gratitude for the budget process and announces his voting intentions on various resolutions. He thanks key figures including Speaker Adams and Minority Leader Joe …
0:53:08
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75 sec
Carmen N. De La Rosa explains her vote on the NYC budget
Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa explains her vote in favor of the NYC budget for fiscal year 2025, highlighting the council's efforts to restore funding and secure investments …
0:54:29
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157 sec
Eric Dinowitz explains his vote on the NYC budget
Eric Dinowitz expresses gratitude for the hard work put into the budget process and proudly votes yes on the budget and all items on the agenda. He highlights the budget's …
0:57:19
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78 sec
Oswald Feliz explains his vote and congratulates on budget victories
Council Member Oswald Feliz disclosed his affiliation with Funny Postal Company College and congratulated everyone on the budget victories. He highlighted several key areas of success in the budget negotiations. …
0:59:10
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22 sec
Jennifer Gutiérrez explains her vote on the NYC budget
Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez explains her vote in favor of the NYC budget, highlighting the council's efforts to restore funding cuts proposed by Mayor Adams and secure investments in critical …
1:00:03
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118 sec
Shahana Hanif explains her vote on the NYC budget
Council Member Shahana Hanif votes no on the budget, expressing gratitude for the council's efforts to limit cuts but criticizing Mayor Adams' choices. She highlights victories in library services, cultural …
1:02:17
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127 sec
Crystal Hudson explains her vote on the NYC budget
Council Member Crystal Hudson explains her vote in favor of the NYC budget, highlighting the council's efforts to restore funding for various city services and institutions despite the mayor's proposed …
1:05:57
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148 sec
Rita C. Joseph explains her vote on the budget, highlighting education funding
Council Member Rita C. Joseph explains her vote in favor of the budget, emphasizing the significant investments made in education. She highlights the addition of over $418 million for schools …
1:08:42
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71 sec
Shekar Krishnan explains vote on NYC budget
Council Member Shekar Krishnan explains his vote in favor of the NYC budget, highlighting the council's efforts to restore funding cuts and secure investments in critical areas. He praises the …
1:09:59
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151 sec
Linda Lee explains her vote and discloses personal connections
Council Member Linda Lee discloses personal connections to entities funded in the budget and votes in favor of its adoption. She expresses gratitude for the work done to restore budget …
1:12:34
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29 sec
Farah N. Louis explains her vote and offers condolences
Council Member Farah N. Louis disclosed family connections to entities funded in the budget, expressed condolences for a recent tragedy, and voted in favor of all items. - Disclosed that …
1:13:08
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27 sec
Julie Menin explains her vote on the NYC budget
Council Member Julie Menin expresses gratitude for the work on the budget and highlights key restorations and additions, including $2 billion for affordable housing. She criticizes the need to focus …
1:15:00
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104 sec
Mercedes Narcisse explains her vote and expresses gratitude for budget investments
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse expresses her gratitude for the budget agreement and highlights key investments in libraries, sanitation services, healthcare, and mental health support. She emphasizes the importance of these …
1:17:11
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134 sec
Sandy Nurse explains her vote on the budget
Council Member Sandy Nurse criticizes Mayor Adams for imposing unnecessary cuts to critical services despite expected budget surpluses, and praises the City Council for fighting to restore funding. She highlights …
1:19:34
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127 sec
Vickie Paladino explains her vote on the budget
Council Member Vickie Paladino expresses gratitude for the collaborative effort in passing the $112 billion budget, while criticizing those who are never satisfied and push for more spending. She votes …
1:21:51
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117 sec
Lincoln Restler explains vote on NYC budget
Council Member Lincoln Restler explains his vote on the NYC budget, highlighting the council's efforts to restore funding and secure investments despite disagreements with Mayor Eric Adams. He emphasizes the …
1:24:18
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148 sec
Carlina Rivera explains her vote on the NYC budget
Council Member Carlina Rivera expresses her support for the budget, highlighting investments in various areas and emphasizing the restorations secured for cultural organizations and public libraries. She praises the collaborative …
1:27:43
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119 sec
Yusef Salaam explains vote and highlights budget allocations
Council Member Yusef Salaam explains his vote on the budget, highlighting key allocations and restorations for his district and the city. He expresses pride in the achievements and commitments made …
1:30:08
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84 sec
Pierina Ana Sanchez explains her vote on the budget
Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez expresses pride in the council's efforts to restore budget cuts and secure investments for New Yorkers, particularly in affordable housing. She highlights the historic $2 …
1:32:16
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113 sec
Lynn Schulman explains her vote on the NYC budget
Council Member Lynn Schulman expresses strong support for the fiscal year 2025 budget, highlighting the council's investments in various areas and praising the budget's robustness and inclusivity. She emphasizes the …
1:34:24
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118 sec
Susan Zhuang explains her vote on the budget
Council Member Susan Zhuang expresses gratitude for the work done on the budget and highlights key areas of funding secured, including $2 billion for affordable housing and improvements to early …
1:38:23
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98 sec
Joseph C. Borelli explains his vote and makes disclosures
Council Member Joseph C. Borelli briefly explains his vote on the budget, focusing mainly on personal disclosures related to his family and professional activities. He concludes by voting in favor …
1:40:14
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127 sec
Amanda Farías explains her vote and highlights budget achievements
Council Member Amanda Farías discloses personal connections to entities funded in the budget, expresses pride in the all-woman of color leadership team, and highlights the council's efforts in restoring and …
1:42:28
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91 sec
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams explains her vote and expresses gratitude
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams discloses her associations with entities funded in the budget, expresses gratitude for passing the budget, and votes in favor of all items. She specifically thanks additional …
1:44:04
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40 sec
City Council adopts FY2025 budget and related items
The New York City Council adopted the FY2025 budget and related items with varying levels of support. The main budget items passed overwhelmingly, while some specific resolutions and introductions had …
1:45:11
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99 sec
Justin Brannan thanks staff and praises Speaker Adams' leadership
Council Member Justin Brannan expresses gratitude to various individuals for their contributions during the budget negotiation process and praises Speaker Adrienne Adams for her leadership style. - Thanks Andrea Fastenberger …
1:47:35
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74 sec