REMARKS
Acknowledgments of staff and introduction of council members
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Council Member Jim Gennaro concludes his opening remarks by acknowledging the committee staff, including policy analysts, legislative counsels, and his own team. He also introduces the council members present for the hearing.
- Various staff members are thanked for their contributions to the committee's work
- Special mention is made of Austin Malone, who is attending his last hearing with the committee
- Council Members Chuang, Marmarato, Nurse, and Holden are recognized as being present for the hearing
Jim Gennaro
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I'd like to thank the committee staff, policy analysts Ricky Charla and Andrew Bourne, legislative councils, Austin Malone, Natasha Bynum, and Sierra Townsend.
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So we have 3 committee councils right now.
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I'd like to thank Austin, to my right, who's been filling in, since, Claire McLaughlin left to go do something else, and Austin wears a lot of hats, in, on the city council, legal staff.
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And he's, you know, very graciously, you know, stepped in to kind of, keep the seat warm and, has served with great distinction.
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This will be his last hearing with us, as the reins are passed to, Natasha with a big assist from Sierra, so we, thank him for his good service to the committee.
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Also want to thank financial analyst, Tanvir Singh.
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Did we talk about Ricky and Andrew?
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Did I mention them already?
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I think I mentioned them before the councils, yeah.
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As well as my legislative director, Josh Gachette.
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We also have my chief of staff, Henry Yam, on hand, on hand today as well, for all their hard work.
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I'll now recognize the members who have joined us.
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We're joined by Councilmembers Chuang, Marmarato, Nurse, and Holden.
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And so, with that, I'll now turn it over to the, to the community council who will give the affirmation to the witnesses.
