REMARKS
Council Member Ariola expresses gratitude and opposition to City of Yes
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Council Member Joann Ariola thanks all testifiers, especially Barbara Larkin, a long-time community activist. Ariola emphasizes her opposition to the City of Yes proposal, citing that it does not align with the desires of her constituents.
- Ariola acknowledges the importance of community engagement in the hearing process.
- She highlights her 30-year partnership with Barbara Larkin in community activism.
- Ariola reaffirms her role as a representative of her constituents' views and needs.
Joann Ariola
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Thank you, chair.
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I just wanna thank everyone who will test by today no matter which side of the CVS that you've fallen.
1:50:07
I think it's important that you're engaged and that you came out.
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But I'd especially like to say thank you to for this panel because Barbara Larkin, who we
Shahana Hanif
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have
Joann Ariola
1:50:15
been community activists for over 30 years together, and to see you here really reinforces why I'm in opposition of the city of yes, because the people that I represent do not want the city of yes.
1:50:29
And so therefore, that gives people great understanding whether it's the administration or the city count so why we are so opposed because I represent your views, your needs, your wants, the community, and that's why I'm so happy that you came today, you waited it out as many others will, But Barbara, I appreciate your partnership over the years.
1:50:52
Thank you.
