PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Ugin Sherpa, Organizer at Chhaya Community Development Corporation on Intro 100 and Intro 276
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Ugin Sherpa, an organizer at Chhaya Community Development Corporation, testified in support of Intro 100, which would designate Losar Festival as an alternate side parking holiday, and Intro 276, addressing unfair deactivations of for-hire vehicle drivers. He emphasized the importance of recognizing Losar for the Himalayan community in New York City.
- Sherpa expressed support for for-hire vehicle drivers, stating that they bear the costs of insurance, car maintenance, and gasoline.
- He highlighted that recognizing Losar as a parking holiday would ease logistical concerns for celebrants and demonstrate respect for Himalayan traditions.
- Sherpa noted that over 60,000 Himalayan people live in New York City, and 78% of New Yorkers believe cultural celebrations should be recognized in public policy.
Ugin Sherpa
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Good afternoon, Chairman, Sylvina Prouts Power's and members of the transportation committee, Tashida Lake.
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My name is Ugin Sherpa, and I'm an organizer at Chaya Community Development Corporation.
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Today, IR city council surpassed intro 100 into this by council members, Julie, 1.
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This bill would designate Rosa Festival as an alternate site parking hall parking holiday.
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This bill is crucial for our community.
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Before moving forward continuing, I would like to signal my support for intro 276 that built in unfair deactivations and capture FHL release.
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Please listen to the drivers.
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Drivers 1, I the one who drive, who pay the insurance, who maintains the car, and who pays the high gasoline.
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It is not over and left.
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Yeah.
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And now back to the Lazar, Recognizing Losar would allow us to celebrate without the stress of parking regulations.
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By making Losar as autonomous side parking holiday, you would ease logistical concerns and confirm affirm that our traditions and values are respected in our great city.
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This recognition would foster understanding and encourage broader participation in our festival festivities.
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Your committee has previously recognized similar cultural holidays, establishing a a precedent for inclusibility.
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I commend you for your ongoing efforts to champion equity within our transportation system.
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Passing into 100 would demonstrate a restaurant for the traditions of over 60,000 Himalayan people living in New York City and reflect the will of the 78% of New Yorkers.
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Who believe cultural celebrations should be recognized in public policy.
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Losar is our Christmas.
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
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Thanks.
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Thanks.
Mohammad Barry
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Thanks for giving.
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Sorry.
Mohammed Ali
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You're good.
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
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It is actually to submit the rest in writing, please.
Ugin Sherpa
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Thank you so much.
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
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Thank you.