REMARKS
Council member Krishnan expresses support for the Safe Hotels Act
0:09:23
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Council Member Krishnan declares his support for the Safe Hotels Act, introduced by Council Member Julie Menin. He emphasizes the need for this legislation to address issues in the hotel industry and protect workers and consumers.
- Krishnan highlights the lack of accountability for 'bad actor' hotels under the current system
- He mentions that the act will introduce licensing protections and other mechanisms to safeguard hotel workers
- The council member stresses the importance of changing practices in hotels that mistreat workers or tolerate illegal activity
Shekar Krishnan
0:09:23
That is why I am proud to support council member Julie Men And Safe Hotels Act to license hotels in the city and ensure key protections for consumers and workers.
0:09:33
Bad actor hotels currently have no incentive to change, and they continue the same practices with little accountability or enforcement.
0:09:41
They can mistreat workers, tolerate illegal activity, and create unsafe conditions for guests.
0:09:48
I know this happens, and licensing protections and other mechanisms to protect hotel workers in our Safe Hotels Act acknowledges a couple things.
