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Council member thanks panel and emphasizes importance of investing in people

5:06:15

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Council member Alexa Avilés expresses gratitude to the panel and emphasizes the importance of investing in people to improve New York City.

Avilés refers to the panel as an example of how investing in people yields exponential dividends
She thanks them for demonstrating the importance of supporting people in navigating the city
The council member expresses honor in being able to support those who make New York City great

Alexa Avilés

5:06:15

I would love to say to this panel, you all are a perfect example of what council member Brewer is saying.

5:06:25

When we invest in people, the dividends are exponential.

5:06:31

And I I thank you for your testimony.

5:06:39

Thank you for demonstrating over and over again why it is so important that we support people to be able to navigate this crazy place that we love, that is our home, and to make us do so much better than we are.

5:06:57

So I just thank you so much for your testimony.

5:06:59

It is an honor to be able to support people that make New York City great, so thank you.

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