REMARKS
Council member's remarks on procurement reform and funding challenges
2:22:20
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Council Member Stevens acknowledges the ongoing efforts to reform the procurement process and addresses funding challenges in the foster care system. She commits to continuing her advocacy for these issues at both the city and state levels.
- Emphasizes the difficulty of reforming years of bureaucracy
- Promises to champion efforts to ensure service providers are paid
- Expresses commitment to lobbying for adequate funding at the state level
Althea Stevens
2:22:20
Thank you so much.
2:22:22
Thank you, Doctor.
2:22:23
Charles.
2:22:23
Just to echo some of the stuff everybody knows, I fight really hard to reform this procurement process, but it is years of bureaucracy that we're trying to untangle here.
2:22:34
And I'll continue to be a champion to make sure folks are getting paid for the services.
2:22:39
And just like I just told the commissioner, definitely wanna make sure that we're aligned as we are also going to the state to lobby to make sure that funding is adequate and supported.
2:22:51
And, you know, I'll continue to be a champion at the city level.
2:22:54
So thank you for that testimony.