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Council Member Brooks-Powers introduces resolutions for virtual hearings on parking violations
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Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers introduces Resolution 59, which calls for the New York State legislature to mandate virtual hearings for parking and camera violations in New York City. She emphasizes the importance of accessibility and increased participation through virtual hearings.
- Brooks-Powers highlights that virtual hearings would enable greater participation from residents who face transportation issues or accessibility concerns.
- She mentions that courts successfully transitioned to virtual hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic, proving the technology's effectiveness.
- The council member also references her earlier mentioned Resolution 518, calling on colleagues to support both resolutions.
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
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Thank you.
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I am introducing Resolution 59 which calls for the New York State legislature to mandate virtual hearings for parking and camera violations in New York City.
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All New Yorkers deserve the right to a to a live hearing on parking and camera violations.
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Yet many are not able to attend a hearing in person due to transportation issues, accessibility concerns, and more.
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For this reason, virtual hearings enable greater participation from residents across the city and elsewhere.
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Courts around the country transition to virtual hearings during the COVID 19 pandemic, and we know this technology is not only possible but effective.
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New York City's residents and visitors should be able to contest their tickets in a live hearing whether they are able to attend in person or virtually.
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I call on my colleagues today to support this resolution, as well as the resolution I mentioned earlier, Reso 518.
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Thank you.
