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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Christopher Leon Johnson, Member of the Public
2:26:06
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75 sec
Christopher Leon Johnson, a member of the public, provided testimony on various topics related to economic development and infrastructure in New York City. His testimony was somewhat disjointed and touched on multiple subjects without a clear central theme.
- He mentioned the importance of economic development in impoverished communities, suggesting it could lead to increased participation in activities like attending sports events and using Citi Bike.
- Johnson brought up bike lanes and funding for the Department of Transportation (DOT), though this was not directly related to the hearing's focus on the Economic Development Corporation.
- He advocated for the implementation of deliverista hubs outside City Hall, claiming it had been approved by the Department of Planning.
Christopher Leon Johnson
2:26:06
Hey.
2:26:07
This had a lot to do with economic development.
2:26:08
You're cutting my time.
2:26:09
Okay?
2:26:10
Because if this if this works in those impoverished communities, these people are able to save money, and they're able to go and support, like, NYC FC, go to the NBA games.
2:26:21
At the same time, it's able to start buying, be able to use that money and buy Citi Bike memberships, and that will help the city out a lot because everybody know the lift supports the Bronx Democratic Party.
2:26:34
Everybody knows that.
2:26:35
Now I wanna make this clear about the bike lanes that we need to yeah.
2:26:41
We need to fund the DOT, but they should not obligate from the DOT for only bike lanes.
2:26:46
What about the baristas?
Amanda Farías
2:26:47
As everybody mentioned, DOT is not being heard at this budget hearing.
2:26:51
This is solely at
Christopher Leon Johnson
2:26:52
the economic development corporation.
2:26:54
It's had a lot of economic development because without this is about infrastructure.
2:26:59
That's what infrastructure.
2:27:02
The Larissa hubs.
2:27:03
Put the Larissa hub outside of city hall.
2:27:06
Why why hasn't the city council implemented a plan to really put it outside city hall?
2:27:11
It's been approved by the Department of Planning.
2:27:14
It's been approved by
Amanda Farías
2:27:15
Your time has expired?
Christopher Leon Johnson
2:27:17
Like, you got into my time, but, I mean, that's what I gotta say.
2:27:20
So thank you.
2:27:21
You got into my time.
Amanda Farías
2:27:21
Thank you so much.