AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and purpose of IBO testimony on Intro 994
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Sarah Parker, a senior research and strategy officer at the New York City Independent Budget Office (IBO), introduces herself and outlines the purpose of her testimony regarding Intro 994, which would require cooled and dehumidified air in all tenant-occupied dwellings. She acknowledges the concerns about frequent and intense heat waves in the city and the urban heat island effect.
- IBO aims to provide context and considerations for policymakers regarding Intro 994
- The testimony will cover various aspects related to the proposed legislation
Sarah Parker
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Good morning, chair Sanchez, and members of the committee on housing and buildings.
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I am Sarah Parker, a senior research and strategy officer at the New York City Independent Budget Office.
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Thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
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I'm here to discuss intro 994, which would require all tenant occupied dwellings to have cooled and dehumidified air.
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Concerns about the city's more frequent and intense heat waves are real.
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Buildings, roads, and city infrastructure absorb and re emit heat from the sun.
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This makes high temperatures even more dangerous in urban area, particularly for its oldest and youngest residents.
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Attention to the needs of the city in relation to climate change is a topic well worth discussing.
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In its testimony today, IBO aims to provide context and considerations for policy makers in relation to intro 994.
