PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Aretha Wareham, Resident of Queens and Member of Nissan Versco Civic Association
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Aretha Wareham, a resident of Queens and member of the Nissan Versco Civic Association, testified in support of the proposed bill. She emphasized the need for safer communities, particularly in addressing the issue of human trafficking disguised as massage parlors in her area.
- Wareham highlighted the increasing problem of businesses operating under the guise of massage parlors that are actually involved in human trafficking.
- She stated that this issue has been ongoing for several years and is worsening in her community.
- Wareham believes the bill would contribute to creating a safer and better community.
Aretha Wareham
2:41:54
Oh, cool.
2:41:55
Thank you.
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I I yes.
2:41:58
My name is Arita Wareham.
2:42:00
I am a resident in Queens and this community of East Elmer's Corona.
2:42:07
I served on the Nissan Versco on the Civic Association.
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And personally, I will tell you that I support this bill.
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In this community, we have had several smaller business and come up.
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Most of them are under the skies of massage koalas and and that work under the skies of massage callers, and they they really human trafficking.
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We have several areas in our community now that has been dealing with this issue for several years and it's only becoming worse.
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So I would say that, yes, I would support this bill for a safer community and better help for our community.
2:43:02
Thank you for allowing me to testify.
