REMARKS
Council Member Shaun Abreu urges support for $5 billion housing and infrastructure plan
1:07:26
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Council Member Shaun Abreu delivers remarks in strong support of the proposed $5 billion housing and infrastructure plan. He emphasizes the urgency of addressing New York City's housing crisis and the transformative potential of this historic investment.
- Describes the plan as a "lifeline" for New Yorkers struggling with housing affordability
- Commends Speaker Adams and her team for their leadership in achieving this landmark proposal
- Urges fellow council members to vote in favor of the plan
Shaun Abreu
1:07:26
Thank you, madam majority leader.
1:07:28
Today's vote isn't about achieving anyone's perfect vision.
1:07:32
It's about realizing a shared one.
1:07:35
This bill isn't exactly what any of us might have drafted alone, but that's the beauty of democracy, negotiation, compromise, and progress.
1:07:44
And progress is exactly what this represents.
David Carr
1:07:48
What we're voting
Shaun Abreu
1:07:48
on today isn't just a policy.
1:07:50
It's a lifeline.
1:07:52
A $5,000,000,000 commitment to affordable housing and infrastructure is not just transformative.
1:07:58
It's historic.
1:07:59
New York City is in the midst of a housing crisis and the urgency couldn't be clearer.
1:08:03
Too many of our neighbors are teetering on the edge, trying to make impossible choices between rent, groceries, and other essentials.
1:08:12
This proposal takes a step toward ensuring that every New Yorker can have what we all deserve, the stability and dignity of an affordable home.
1:08:21
By passing this plan, we are building a stronger, fairer, and more inclusive city, one that truly meets the needs of its people and prioritizes their well-being.
1:08:32
I commend speaker Adams and her extraordinary team for their vision, leadership, and hard work in delivering this landmark achievement for our city.
1:08:40
For these reasons, I urge my colleagues to vote aye.
1:08:44
Thank you.
