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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Closing remarks on the impact of HPD's work
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Ahmed Tigani concludes his testimony with powerful closing remarks that emphasize the real-world impact of HPD's work on New Yorkers' lives.
- Tigani reflects on the diverse range of people HPD serves, from families on the verge of homelessness to seniors struggling with accessibility issues
- He draws a personal connection, remembering his own experience as a child benefiting from government housing support
- Tigani reaffirms his commitment as acting commissioner to ensure HPD continues to make space for families in New York, just as it did for his own family
- He emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts between government, non-profits, faith-based groups, developers, and elected leaders in building a better future for the city
Ahmed Tigani
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When one of the thousands of dedicated public servants at HPD walked through the doors of one hundred Gold in the morning, or any of our offices across the five boroughs, we are collectively focused on the work.
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The projects that need to move forward, the deals that need to close, and the community meetings we need to lead.
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But I know when I leave at night and head home to Queens, I'm thinking about the people we serve.
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I think about the family on the verge of homelessness who can't afford to wait for housing costs to come down.
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I also think about the family who just moved into an affordable home.
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One that they found through Housing Connect in a neighborhood that they love.
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I think about the senior trapped in an inaccessible apartment, struggling to live with dignity.
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But I also think about the senior who just moved into a home that's safe, affordable, and built with a community in mind, on public land, with a center where neighborhoods can gather and support one another.
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And then I think about the kid who feels the weight of his of their family's housing struggles, even if they don't understand why.
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But I also think about the kid who gets to grow up with stability in a home made possible not just by government, but by our partners, non profits, faith based groups, developers, our elected leaders, working together to build a future for the city.
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That kid could be yours.
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That kid was me.
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As acting commissioner of NY's of HPD, I bring all of that with me.
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My experiences as a public servant, my time as a colleague, and most of all, my perspective as a New Yorker who will never forget why this work matters.
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And I promise you this.
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I grew up in a New York that made space for my family, and now I'm I'm here to make sure we do the same for even more people.
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Thank you for the opportunity to give testimony.
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We're happy to take any questions.