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Carmen N. De La Rosa explains her vote on fire safety and DOT oversight
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Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa explains her vote in favor of the proposed legislation, citing concerns about fire safety in her district and the need for greater oversight of the Department of Transportation (DOT). She emphasizes the importance of notification and collaboration between government agencies.
- De La Rosa's district has the second-highest number of fires in New York City
- She mentions a specific issue with a firehouse facing difficulties due to a blocked bike lane
- The Council Member argues that the DOT needs more oversight based on their past actions
Carmen N. De La Rosa
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A moment to explain my vote.
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Chair?
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A moment to explain my vote.
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Yes.
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Thank you.
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I just want to say, my district is the sec has the 2nd highest number of fires in the city of New York.
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I have a firehouse that is directly in front of a bike lane that trucks are having trouble coming out of the firehouse because the bike lane, sometimes and often, is, blocked.
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And so the DOT has been an agency that has proven time and time again through their actions that they need more oversight, not less.
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Notification is the least, burdensome thing that we can ask of them in order for us to collaborate as government partners?
0:06:44
I probably will yes, and I congratulate the sponsor.
