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Shahana K. Hanif explains her vote in favor of City of Yes for housing opportunity
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Council Member Shahana K. Hanif votes in favor of the City of Yes for housing opportunity proposal, expressing pride in the $5 billion investment for the City for All housing plan. She highlights how these changes will address the housing crisis and promote equitable development across New York City.
- Emphasizes the importance of the Fair Act and lessons learned from the Gowanus rezoning
- Acknowledges the targeted investments in affordability, infrastructure, and flood mitigation
- Thanks Speaker Adams, fellow council members, constituents, and advocates for their work on the proposal
Shahana K. Hanif
1:30:21
Permission to explain my vote?
UNKNOWN
1:30:22
Permission granted.
Shahana K. Hanif
1:30:24
I vote aye on all.
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I am proud to vote aye on the City of YES for housing opportunity proposal, which includes significant modifications secured by the council, including an unprecedented $5,000,000,000 investment to fund the city the council's city for all housing plan.
1:30:39
This transformative plan will help our city address the housing crisis that is pushing too many New Yorkers to the brink of displacement.
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The city of YES for housing opportunity zoning changes will help alleviate the affordable housing shortage, while the comprehensive city for all investments will directly address the most immediate issues facing homeowners, renters, and those experiencing homelessness.
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Together with the implementation of the newly passed Fair Act, these steps will make it easier for New Yorkers to lay down roots in all 5 boroughs.
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This milestone also reflects the lessons we learned from the Gowanus rezoning in my district.
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The targeted investments in deep affordability and neighborhood infrastructure ranging from sewer and street upgrades to flood mitigation and new open spaces will not only support equitable development, but also lay the foundation for sustainable and resilient growth across communities in our city.
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I wanna thank speaker Adams, my fellow council members, especially council members Sanchez and Ressler, whom I was proud to join in helping shape the final proposal, my constituents, and all the advocates who have worked tirelessly to bring us to this moment.
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I ran for city council to be a pro housing legislator, and I'm proud to deliver on that commitment today.
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Thank you.
