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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Isabel Torres, Sophomore at Queensborough Community College and University Student Senate Delegate

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      Isabel Torres, a sophomore at Queensborough Community College and University Student Senate delegate, testified about the importance of providing free MetroCards to CUNY students. She shared her personal experience of juggling multiple responsibilities and how a free MetroCard from the ASAP program significantly benefited her academic and extracurricular pursuits.

      • Torres emphasized that free MetroCards would remove transportation costs as a barrier to voting and promote equity among students.
      • She highlighted the need for better voter education, suggesting that civic engagement and voter education could be incorporated into freshman intro classes.
      • As the Student Government Association president at Queensborough, Torres observed that many students lack awareness about current issues, which affects their motivation to register and vote.