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Discussion on funding increase for Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
0:07:55
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Jumaane Williams acknowledges the 3.32% increase in funding for the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in the fiscal year 2026 preliminary budget, while questioning if it's sufficient given current challenges.
- Recognizes the difficulty of balancing the budget after COVID-era program expirations
- Commends the Office of Management and Budget for their efforts
- Emphasizes the need for investment in public health systems, especially in preparation for future emergencies
Jumaane Williams
0:07:55
Recognizing the difficulty difficult times, the city and the country at large faced with funding cuts at the federal level, I was pleased to see that there was a 3.32% increase in the funding for the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in the fiscal year 2026 preliminary budget.
0:08:09
I do wonder if that is enough.
0:08:11
After the steep fiscal cliffs experienced after the expiration of COVID era programs, I know that there's been a concerted effort to balance the budget and find new revenue streams for a variety of critical programs.
0:08:21
So I do wanna commend the office of management and budget for their work.
0:08:24
Now, more than ever, as New York City faces new questions on how to prepare for future public health emergencies without data and resources from the federal government, we need to invest in our public health systems.