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Amanda Farías explains her vote and highlights budget achievements

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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 securing funding for essential services. She emphasizes the council's role in prioritizing community needs and fighting for significant budget restorations.

  • Farías mentions over $2 billion in restorations since the mayor's preliminary budget and over $1 billion since the executive budget.
  • Key areas of funding include affordable housing, libraries, parks, education, senior services, mental health care, and community safety.
  • She concludes by voting "I and I" (aye) on the budget measures.