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Paladino addresses funding needs for district attorneys' offices
7:06:55
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Council Member Paladino discusses the funding needs of district attorneys' offices, particularly focusing on the Queens DA's request for a forensic lab. She expresses frustration at the relatively small amount requested compared to the overall city budget.
- Paladino highlights the Queens DA's request for $2,379,000 for a forensic lab
- She contrasts this request with the city's overall budget of around $116 billion
- The council member argues that DAs should be given the necessary tools to do their jobs effectively
Vickie Paladino
7:06:55
You guys have got a very short list here of what you want.
7:07:00
I mean, DA Katz, I mean, we work together.
7:07:04
I love her.
7:07:05
She does everything possible.
7:07:07
And the idea that all you want is, when you think about it, is your forensic lab for a lousy $2,000,379.
7:07:17
When you think of the budget that we're about to pass, it's gonna be upwards of a hundred and $16,000,000,000.
7:07:25
And we cannot give you the tools that you need to do your job right.
7:07:32
I sat here.
7:07:33
I listened to everybody speak.
7:07:35
So I don't have many questions because you guys have really, you know, covered the gamut.
7:07:41
And I thank you, d a Clark from The Bronx.
7:07:44
Man, oh, man.
7:07:45
You just you nailed it.
7:07:47
You absolutely nailed it.
7:07:49
And I I just wanna say, you know, this catch and release.