Q&A
Follow-up question about HPD staffing and budget
2:57:22
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40 sec
Council Member Sanchez asks a follow-up question about whether HPD needs more staffing and capital in their budget. Commissioner Carrión responds, addressing the agency's ongoing efforts to build capacity and secure resources.
- Sanchez directly asks if HPD needs more staffing and capital in their budget
- Commissioner Carrión's response emphasizes:
- HPD's ongoing work to build capacity and ensure adequate resources
- The importance of legislative tools and tax incentives to encourage investment
- HPD's commitment to working closely with the council and understanding future needs
Pierina Ana Sanchez
2:57:22
So in your opinion, sorry, just a quick follow-up in your opinion, HPD does not need more staffing and capital in your budget?
Adolfo Carrión Jr.
2:57:30
We are always working to build our capacity to ensure that we have the resources, Obviously, the legislative tools, the tax incentive sweeteners that incent investment activity in our city.
2:57:48
So we welcome the opportunities.
2:57:51
We'll obviously always work with you.
2:57:53
We work very closely with LMBs.
2:57:55
We'll then understand our needs going forward, and we'll continue to do that.
Pierina Ana Sanchez
2:58:01
Thank you.