Q&A
Discussion on implementation of new shelter policy and accommodation requests
2:47:43
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80 sec
Council Member Diana Ayala engages in a Q&A session with Christine Quinn about the implementation of new shelter policies for migrants and asylum seekers. They discuss the timeline for implementing the policy announced in September and the challenges faced by migrants in applying for reasonable accommodations or extensions.
- Quinn confirms that the administration has not yet provided a timeline for implementing the new policy.
- They discuss the difficulties migrants face with paperwork processes, emphasizing the importance of case workers in helping overcome these challenges.
- Quinn highlights that the entire process is laborious, even for housed individuals with proper filing systems.