PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Tashi Dolma, Tibetan Community Member from Queens, New York
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Tashi Dolma, a Tibetan community member from Queens, New York, testified in support of Intro 100, which would make Losar (Tibetan New Year) a holiday for alternate side parking. She emphasized the importance of this bill for the Tibetan community in New York City.
- Dolma represents the Tibetan community of about 60,000 people living in New York City
- The bill would allow the community to celebrate Losar without parking restrictions, supporting local businesses and cultural traditions
- She argued that recognizing Losar as a parking holiday would honor the city's diversity and strengthen the local economy
Tashi Dolma
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Hi.
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My name is Ashi Dahma, and then I am a Tibetan member of Queens, New York.
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I live in Woodhaven, Jamaica, and I'm also a member of the civilian people's movement of the middleway approach in New York and New Jersey, representing 60,000 Tibetans living in New York City.
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I'm here to testify in support of introduction 100 from council member, Julie Wong, to make Losar or to the Leury Leury New Year, a holiday for Altoona's side parking.
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This bill is important to me because the bill is crucial for our community as it enables us to celebrate this important cultural event without the hassle of parking regulations.
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By alleviating these restrictions, we can create a welcoming atmosphere where families and friends come together, support local businesses, and immersing themselves in the vibrant traditions of Losar.
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Recognizing this holiday not only honors our city's diversity, but also strengthens the local economy by encouraging community involvement and connection.
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I ask that you please vote in favor for intro 100 to make LOSAAR an AST holiday.
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Thank you so much.