REMARKS
Speaker Adams acknowledges contributors to the housing initiative
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Speaker Adams expresses gratitude to various individuals and groups who contributed to the housing initiative. She recognizes the collaborative effort involved in addressing the city's housing challenges.
- Thanks council chairs Salamanca, Riley, and Sanchez for their leadership
- Acknowledges the Department of City Planning and City Hall housing staff
- Recognizes Governor Hochul's contribution of $1 billion from the state
- Expresses appreciation for New Yorkers who voiced their housing concerns
Adrienne E. Adams
0:15:31
I thank chairs Salamanca and Riley for their leadership and our housing chair Sanchez and other members who supported this major effort.
0:15:40
I thank department of city planning director Gorodnik and his staff as well as the city hall housing staff who partnered so closely with me, my office, and the entire council to negotiate this agreement.
0:15:53
The contribution of $1,000,000,000 from the state by governor Hochul was also very critical.
0:15:59
And, of course, I think the many, many New Yorkers who made their voices heard regarding their housing challenges, this is who we do this work for.
