REMARKS
Importance of homeownership for generational wealth in Southeast Queens
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Council Member Brooks-Powers emphasizes the critical role of homeownership in Southeast Queens as a pathway to generational wealth and stability for families. She expresses appreciation for the City of Yes proposal while cautioning about its potential impacts on her community.
- Highlights homeownership as more than just housing, but a means to build generational wealth
- Acknowledges the administration's efforts to reduce barriers to housing development
- Calls for caution in implementing changes that could affect communities like Southeast Queens
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
2:58:28
In Southeast Queen's home ownership is not just a pathway to housing.
2:58:32
It's a pathway to generational wealth and stability for our families.
2:58:37
While I appreciate the administration, city of yes, proposal, and its efforts to reduce barriers to housing development, I believe we need to be cautious about how this impacts communities like mine.
