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Council Member Lincoln Restler's opening remarks and introduction of co-chair

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Council Member Lincoln Restler opens the joint committee hearing on Governmental Operations and Civil Service & Labor. He introduces himself as the chair of the Committee on Governmental Operations and welcomes his co-chair, Council Member Carmen De La Rosa.

Restler expresses his admiration for De La Rosa, praising her intelligence and savvy.
He mentions feeling fortunate to serve with her and learn from her in the City Council.
Restler concludes by inviting De La Rosa to give her opening remarks first.

Lincoln Restler

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Good morning.

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My name is Lincoln Ressler, and I'm the chair of the Committee on Governmental Operations, State and Federal Legislation.

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And I'd like to well, it's just me and Carmen this morning.

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So I'd like to welcome my cochair, council member Carmen De La Rosa, and thank her for cochairing this hearing with me.

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I have to just say for a moment, council member De La Rosa is the best, and, she is as smart and savvy as they come.

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And I really do feel lucky to have the chance to serve with you and learn from you, and just go through this whole crazy experience in the city council together.

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So, with that, why don't I offer if you'd like to give your opening remarks first, and I can go after you.

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Council Member Carmen De La Rosa's opening remarks on city workforce vacancies and civil service challenges