PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Chhemang Lama, Board Member of Queens Community Board 2, on Losar Celebration and Driver Concerns
3:20:07
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Chhemang Lama, representing Himalayan communities and Queens Community Board 2, expressed support for the Losar celebration bill and addressed concerns as a long-time driver in NYC. He emphasized the importance of drivers to the city and urged the council to listen to drivers rather than ride-hailing companies.
- Advocated for the Losar (Tibetan New Year) alternate side parking holiday bill
- Stressed the significance of drivers in running and bringing life to the city
- Called on the council to prioritize drivers' voices over those of companies like Uber and Lyft
Chhemang Lama
3:20:07
Good afternoon, everyone.
3:20:10
Take care of this chamber.
3:20:12
This is Chairman Lamma.
3:20:14
I'm from Nepal.
3:20:16
I represent the Himalayan communities, and I'm the distributor of the 837 and committee board to member.
3:20:23
I I'm so glad to read my message, like, for the hour celebration about the lowstar.
3:20:32
Our Himalayan communities in the border is like, you know, we stay around the block in the ruins.
3:20:38
We have a toggling of an Himalayan community, Salvador, Losar.
3:20:43
We expect in this year, to celebrate the low star, we can sleep like we can enjoy properly on the street.
3:20:51
So that's why and thank you for bringing this bill to consumers enjoying the rest of the other councilmen to support this bill, then I would like to thank you all.
3:21:03
Then next topics is as a driver.
3:21:06
I'm driving this in the city since 14 years.
3:21:09
Then I would like to recognize you guys.
3:21:12
Driver run the city.
3:21:14
Driver bring the city.
3:21:16
That's why I hope that counsel chamber has to listen this time.
3:21:21
Please do not listen the Uber I lived.
3:21:24
Listen the driver once.
3:21:25
Thank you.