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Discussion on potential impact of DFTA funding cuts
2:27:36
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Council Member Hudson inquires about the potential impact of funding cuts on DFTA programs and services, while Director Jiha emphasizes the administration's goal to find solutions and preserve programs.
- Hudson asks about specific programs or areas that might be impacted if funding is not added
- Jiha avoids discussing hypothetical scenarios, stating their objective is to find a solution
- The exchange highlights the tension between seeking specific answers and the administration's reluctance to speculate on potential cuts
Crystal Hudson
2:27:36
Okay.
2:27:38
If funding is not added, what programs or areas of the agency will be impacted by this fiscal cliff, and will programs or services need to be cut?
Jacques Jiha
2:27:47
I don't wanna deal with the hypothetical question.
2:27:49
You know, I would I would our objective is to try to find a solution.
2:27:54
Okay?
2:27:54
That's our objective.
2:27:56
You know, I don't want to get into
Crystal Hudson
2:27:57
I mean, I think I think you can also understand
Jacques Jiha
2:27:59
I understand that.
Crystal Hudson
2:28:00
It's a shared objective.
2:28:01
Right?
2:28:01
So it's hard when we don't have specific answers to the questions that we're asking.
Jacques Jiha
2:28:07
No, no, I understand.
2:28:09
But again, at this time I cannot tell you.
2:28:12
Our goal is not to cut, okay?
2:28:15
That's not what we're trying to do.
2:28:16
We're trying to preserve the program as best as we can.