REMARKS
Disappointment expressed over the absence of agency leadership at the hearing
0:13:11
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Council Member Avilés expresses deep disappointment regarding the absence of leadership from the agencies presenting at the hearing.
- The council member notes that the absence of agency leadership seems to be a recurring theme.
- She emphasizes the gravity of the issues being discussed and the importance of having agency leadership present.
- While thanking the staff for being present, the council member stresses that their presence does not compensate for the absence of leadership.
- This statement is made 'for the record,' highlighting the council member's desire to formally address this issue.
Alexa Avilés
0:13:11
And just before I do that, I have to make a special note here that I'm deeply disappointed.
0:13:18
We don't have the leadership of the agencies that are presenting here today.
0:13:24
This seems to be a recurring theme, and I'd like to for the record, note that is deeply disappointing, when we are discussing issues of such gravity that the leadership of the agencies don't seem to be able to make it here.
0:13:39
I thank the staff for holding that water and being here and being present, but for the record, I must make a note of it.
0:13:47
Chief Stevens.