REMARKS
Kristy Marmorato explains her vote on the Bronx Metro North Station Plan
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Council Member Kristy Marmorato explains her vote in favor of the Bronx Metro North Station Plan, highlighting the modifications and investments secured for her district. She emphasizes the plan's benefits, including new transit options, jobs, and homeownership opportunities, while maintaining the district's character.
- Secured almost $300 million in capital investments for public safety, parks, streets, and flood protection
- Modifications include capping building heights, reinstating parking mandates, and protecting low-density neighborhoods
- Expressed gratitude to her team, colleagues, and constituents for their participation in the process
Kristy Marmorato
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Permission to explain my vote.
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Permission transit.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Majority leader.
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I tend to address my comments and remarks specifically to those of my district district 13.
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And I do this purposely because the constituents of my district are the voices and people that I listen to when making decisions here in city hall.
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So members of district 13, I speak directly to you today because you or who I am here to represent.
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Today's vote on the Bronx Metro North Station Plan is a remarkable achievement, and I am proud to have led this initiative for the people of our district.
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From the from the moment this proposal was introduced, I have been committed to ensuring it aligns with our communities' needs and aspirations.
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In response to your concern, we secured critical modifications to this plan.
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This includes capping building heights, reinstating parking mandates, and protecting our low density neighborhoods.
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We have fought for and achieved almost $300,000,000 in capital investments to enhance our public safety, parks, streets and flood protection in our district.
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This smart development plan will bring new transit options, thousands of jobs, and homeownership opportunities for our constituents.
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It represents a balanced approach that respects our district's unique character while providing for its future growth and resilience.
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I just want to extend my deepest gratitude to everybody who participated in this process, including the city council land use team, my chief of staff April, my D13th team, my colleagues and counsel, and most importantly, my constituents who worked with me to achieve this success.
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I thank you so much, and I vote I Onwall.