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Discussion on state funding for education and NYC's role
3:30:27
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Council Member Rita Joseph raises concerns about decreasing state funding for education and New York City's increasing role in filling the gap. OMB Director Jacques Jiha addresses these concerns.
- The administration continues to advocate for increased state funding
- OMB expresses reluctance to backfill funding gaps left by the state
- The importance of ongoing advocacy and collaboration with council members is emphasized
Rita Joseph
3:30:27
In addition to the foundation aid, has OMB made and the administration made any push to increase state funding?
3:30:33
Because I noticed, if you noticed, state funding has gotten less over the years and New York City has been stepping up and filling in the gap.
3:30:40
What their conversations are like?
Jacques Jiha
3:30:41
We, again, continue, trust me, we don't like to step up to backfill whatever the state is not doing.
3:30:48
So, it's just a question of continue to talk to them.
3:30:52
Again, I will always welcome you because you, you know, your advocacy because you always, whenever we ask you to go up in Albany, you always go with us and we'll continue to push.