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Acknowledgments and housekeeping for the budget hearing
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Council Member Sanchez concludes her opening remarks with acknowledgments and housekeeping details for the budget hearing. She thanks staff members, introduces the next steps in the hearing, and recognizes additional attendees.
- Thanks committee staff and her district team for their work
- Outlines the order of testimony for the hearing
- Acknowledges the presence of additional council members and the public advocate
- Invites the public advocate to make remarks before turning to the administration
Pierina Sanchez
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Today I look forward to hearing from first the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and then the Department of Buildings, and finally the public at about 02:30PM.
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A reminder for members of the public who would like to testify, please fill slip with the sergeant at arms so we can include you in the speaking list.
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Lastly I want to thank all of the committee staff who helped to make today possible, Jack Story, Emma Adev, Michael Sherman and Shima Obuchere in the finance division, Austin Maloney, Andrew Bourne, Dirk Spencer, Jose Conde, Brooke Fry, Reese Hirona in the legislative division, and finally my district team Maria Villarobos, Van Ratner, Kim Castellanos, Gerard Fernandez, Paola Olivio, excuse me, Joanna Yeghe, and Carla Dominguez, who ensure all our all of our work is connected to our community's experiences.
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Congratulations acting commissioner Tigani.
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I will now pass it to our committee counsel to swear in HPD and administer the oath.
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Oh thank you.
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I'd like to acknowledge that we've been joined by council member Ressler and public advocate Jaimani Williams.
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Public advocate, would you like to make your remarks now?
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And then we'll turn to the administration.