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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Megan, Representative from Hotel and Gaming Trades Council
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Megan, a representative from the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and Queens native, expressed strong support for the Metropolitan Park project. She emphasized the potential for high-quality hospitality jobs and the positive economic impact of the development.
- The union has entered into a favorable labor agreement with the project applicant
- Megan urged the council to vote yes on the project
- She highlighted the potential for these jobs to be among the best hospitality positions in New York City
Megan
2:06:15
Hi.
2:06:15
Good afternoon, everyone.
2:06:16
I'll start out by saying I'm in support of council members Moya's suit.
2:06:22
Anyway, good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for the thank you for the opportunity to be here today along with my members.
2:06:28
My name is Megan, I'm a Queens native and a representative from the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council.
2:06:33
As the union for hospitality and gaming workers, we know firsthand how good these jobs can be and what a major shot in the arm projects like this are for our economy.
2:06:42
As for this project, Metropolitan Park, the applicant has entered into an excellent labor agreement, and we are certain that these jobs will be some of the best hospitality jobs in the entire city.
2:06:51
We urge you to vote yes on this project, and we look forward to seeing this project come to fruition.
2:06:55
Thank you.