Q&A
Concerns about Bengali interpretation in Kensington district
1:38:47
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Council Member Hanif raises specific issues regarding Bengali interpretation in her district, particularly in Kensington. She highlights problems at certain polling sites and discusses the lack of awareness among voters about available interpretation services.
- Hanif mentions issues at specific polling sites: PS 179 and PS 230
- She points out that even when interpreters are present, voters often don't know about their availability
- Hanif emphasizes the need for better on-site information about interpretation services and clearer channels for reporting issues
Shahana K. Hanif
1:38:47
Got it.
1:38:47
No.
1:38:47
And I'm I'm glad that you raised Bangla.
1:38:49
That's one of the the top languages in my district, particularly in Kensington.
1:38:53
We've had some issues, specifically at 170 p s 179, p s 230.
1:38:59
And I think even if there is an interpreter, the, the scope of voters knowing that there is an interpreter on-site, that's that's one of the issues, that them not knowing.
Michael Ryan
1:39:12
Gotcha.
Shahana K. Hanif
1:39:13
Or, that information not being, readily accessible on-site.
1:39:20
And then if they are, faced with challenges when it comes to interpretation services, not knowing who immediately to call.
1:39:30
And, of course, you know, we're lucky that, constituents can reach out to us, but it would be helpful to just have some more information so that that work can happen before, the election day.
