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Council Member Lee thanks speakers and acknowledges Jihoon Kim's work
6:16:45
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Council Member Linda Lee expresses gratitude to the organizations present and specifically acknowledges Jihoon Kim's contributions to mental health services. She highlights Kim's role in pushing for a billion-dollar investment in mental health services under Governor Hochul's administration.
- Lee emphasizes the importance of having people in government who understand mental health issues
- She refers to Jihoon Kim as her 'fellow Korean brother in government'
- The acknowledgment showcases the significance of Kim's work in the field of mental health policy
Linda Lee
6:16:45
Thank you everyone and for all the work that you guys do, especially these organizations right here.
6:16:50
I know how much work you do on the ground.
6:16:52
So thank you so much.
6:16:54
And Jihoon, I'm gonna embarrass you for a little bit.
6:16:57
So just in case you guys didn't know, when he was working under Governor Hochul, he's the one that really pushed the billion dollar investment in mental health services, so I just want to give him credit where credit is due.
6:17:08
As my fellow Korean brother in government, there's not too many of us in government that understand this mental health piece, so I just want to say thank you.
Jihoon Kim
6:17:18
Thank you, Chely.