REMARKS
Council Member Narcisse's opening remarks and introduction
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Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, chair of the Committee on Hospitals, opens the hearing with introductory remarks. She extends thanks to Chair Lee and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to work on improving the city's response to the opioid epidemic.
- Acknowledges Chair Lee's experience and commitment to the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction
- Recognizes the importance of championing accessibility and availability of treatments for those affected by the opioid crisis
- Expresses honor in collaborating to improve the city's response to the epidemic
Mercedes Narcisse
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Good afternoon, everyone.
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I'm council member Mercedes Narcisse, chair for Committee on Hospitals.
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I'd like to start by extending my sincere thanks to Chie Lee.
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We know her experience, her life experience, and she's a commit she's a committee on mental health disabilities and addiction, for convening this hearing.
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I wanna say thank you to you.
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I know that Shirley has been incredibly active in championing the accessibility and availability of treatments and support services for individuals who are affected by the opioid crisis, and I'm honored, to be working alongside you to improve our city's response to this, epidemic.