REMARKS
Council member expresses condolences to mother of subway surfing victim
3:06:49
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Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers responds to the emotional testimony of Norma Nazario, who lost her son Zachary to subway surfing. The council member expresses deep sympathy for the mother's loss and commits to holding agencies accountable to prevent future tragedies.
- Acknowledges the mother's grief and thanks her for sharing her story
- Promises to work with colleagues to hold agencies accountable
- Expresses determination to end subway surfing incidents
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
3:06:49
We absolutely do not have to apologize.
3:06:51
We thank you for coming to speak to us through your grief.
3:06:57
And I think I speak for all of us when I say our hearts break for you.
3:07:00
Like, no mother, no parent should have to bury their child.
3:07:06
And I'm so, so sorry that you've experienced such a loss.
3:07:11
And with my colleagues, we're gonna work to do our best to make sure we hold the agencies accountable so that we can see an end to this.
3:07:21
Okay.
3:07:21
Thank you.
3:07:25
Have a great day.
3:07:25
Thank you.
Althea Stevens
3:07:26
I just wanted to just reiterate that.
