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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Appreciation for public servants and closing remarks
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Commissioner Castro concludes his testimony by expressing gratitude for public servants and their dedication to supporting immigrant communities.
- Emphasizes the importance of acknowledging public servants, especially during challenging times
- Highlights that public servants are champions for immigrant communities, often working behind the scenes
- Thanks the city council for calling the hearing and expresses readiness to answer questions
Manuel Castro
0:32:12
And finally, as I always do at these hearings, I want to thank our public servants who I get to work with every single day for their work in supporting our immigrant communities, especially in this time of need.
0:32:32
And that's important to highlight because in a time where our public servants are under attack nationally, Public serve servants are often not acknowledged or thanked for the work that they do.
0:32:49
Often, our advocacy is not public, but I wish to let our communities know that in us, you have champions.
0:32:58
So with that, to the city council, thank you for calling this hearing.
0:33:02
Thank you, public advocate, for being here, and I look forward to answering your questions.