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Discussion of proposed legislation Intro 1201

0:45:11

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Council Member Shahana Hanif inquires about the administration's position on the proposed legislation, particularly Intro 1201. Ronald Porcelli, Executive Director of NYC Unity Project, expresses support for the intent behind the bills and a desire to continue discussions to strengthen the proposed legislation.

The administration generally supports the intent of all the proposed bills
They want to partner with the council to support and strengthen the bills
Porcelli emphasizes the timeliness and importance of the proposed legislation

Shahana Hanif

0:45:11

Thank you and thank you for joining us.

0:45:14

I know you didn't provide a clear position on the package of legislation, are you able to talk a little bit about my proposed legislation twelve oh one?

Ronald Porcelli

0:45:40

So what I would say to that is we want to continue discussions with you and partner with you to support the bill.

0:45:51

As I mentioned, we generally support the intent behind all of these bills.

0:45:56

This could not be more pertinent time, so I would like to genuinely express my thanks for the council for all of these proposed bills, for also hosting this hearing.

0:46:06

That is certainly something that we would like to continue to have follow-up conversations with you to strengthen the bill and really to engage in that partnership.

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