REMARKS
Council member expresses gratitude and acknowledges funding needs
2:19:18
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Council Member Carlina Rivera responds to the previous speaker with heartfelt appreciation and acknowledges the need for financial support in the indigenous arts and culture sector. She emphasizes the importance of providing living wages, housing, and spaces for artistic creation.
- Rivera agrees with the need to secure funding for indigenous arts and cultural initiatives
- She recognizes the exceptional work being done by the panel and the broader arts ecosystem in New York
- The council member notes that the commissioner is present and listening to the discussions
Carlina Rivera
2:19:18
I well, my my heart is is bursting, so I'm happy that you joined us.
2:19:24
Yes.
2:19:24
I think we need, we need to pay for things.
2:19:27
Okay?
2:19:28
We need to make sure that people have a place to live and a living wage and create art and have the space to do that, so I agree we have to find some money for sure.
2:19:37
I just want to thank you all.
2:19:39
I want to thank this panel, you're doing exceptional work, and the arts and culture ecosystem that we've created here in New York and beyond, is deserving of of support.
2:19:51
So thank you and just know the commissioner is still here listening.
2:19:55
Thank you very much.
2:19:56
Thank you.
George Stonefish
2:20:00
We didn't have any questions.
