PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Sheetel Patel on NYC Hotel Licensing Bill
2:22:38
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70 sec
Sheetel Patel, a female immigrant and small business owner, spoke against the proposed New York City hotel licensing bill. She expressed concerns about the potential negative impacts on small hotel businesses, including operational difficulties and financial burdens.
- Patel highlighted the already stringent regulations and challenges faced by small business owners in NYC.
- She warned that mandating certain departments and collective bargaining could be detrimental to operations and potentially drive some businesses to closure.
- Patel urged the council to reconsider the bill, stating it could be disastrous for the hotel industry in New York City.
Sheetel Patel
2:22:38
Good afternoon, Council members.
2:22:40
Hello.
2:22:40
My name is Sheetel Patel.
2:22:41
I'm here to speak to speak on behalf of the New York City licensing bill.
2:22:45
As a female immigrant, I came to this country seeking prosperity and opportunities, and New York City seemed like the perfect fit.
2:22:52
However, over the years, I found that doing business in New York City has become increasingly stringent and difficult.
2:22:58
The numerous regulations we must navigate are time consuming and challenging.
2:23:02
As a small business owner, our primary concerns are ensuring our mortgage and substantial taxes are paid while managing safe and safe operational procedures and also operational cost.
2:23:13
If this bill is passed, it could be detrimental to our operations.
2:23:16
Disrupting the livelihoods of our current employees who rely on their jobs would have significant impact on those Finding labor is already difficult, and mandating certain departments will harder rather than help us.
2:23:28
Decisions regarding our core employees should be based on business considerations not imposed by regulation.
2:23:35
Mandating collective bargaining could cripple small businesses owners and potentially drive some of us out of business as they would be unaffordable.
2:23:41
I urge you to reconsider this bill and as they could spell disaster for the hotel industry in New York City.
2:23:47
Thank you for your consideration.
