PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Jaime Williams, Assembly Member from New York State Assembly
4:27:15
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65 sec
Assembly Member Jaime Williams strongly opposes the City of Yes initiative, arguing that it will harm middle-class communities and threaten low-density neighborhoods across New York City. She emphasizes that while not against affordable housing, she believes this proposal lacks comprehensive analysis and will negatively impact transit-poor areas like South Brooklyn.
- Williams represents the Joy Community Council of Southeast Brooklyn, which collectively opposes the initiative.
- She expresses concern about the potential loss of green spaces and single-family homes.
- The Assembly Member warns that the initiative could lead to more people leaving the city in search of safer, more modest residential settings.
Jaime Williams
4:27:15
Thank you so very much.
4:27:16
And for the record, not against affordable housing.
4:27:21
This initiative set forth by mayor Adams and the city planning of city of yes, will definitely cripple our middle class communities and will forever change the suburban communities across the five boroughs threatening 1 and 2 family dwellings.
4:27:37
Devastating lower density communities.
4:27:40
This is so flawed, lacking a true comprehensive analysis, especially communities that are transit deserts like mines in Southbrookland, As a community, we collectively oppose the city of ES initiative.
4:27:54
Our aim is to preserve our communities and green spaces rather than enforcing further the expulsion of home ownership which can result in more people fleeing the city in search of a more modest residential setting and a sense of community safety for their families.
4:28:12
Together, the Joy Community Council of Southeast Brooklyn strongly opposes the city of yes.
4:28:19
Thank you.
