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Council Member Lincoln Restler's opening remarks and introduction of co-chair
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Council Member Lincoln Restler opens the joint committee hearing on Governmental Operations and Civil Service & Labor. He introduces himself as the chair of the Committee on Governmental Operations and welcomes his co-chair, Council Member Carmen De La Rosa.
- Restler expresses his admiration for De La Rosa, praising her intelligence and savvy.
- He mentions feeling fortunate to serve with her and learn from her in the City Council.
- Restler concludes by inviting De La Rosa to give her opening remarks first.
Lincoln Restler
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Good morning.
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My name is Lincoln Ressler, and I'm the chair of the Committee on Governmental Operations, State and Federal Legislation.
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And I'd like to well, it's just me and Carmen this morning.
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So I'd like to welcome my cochair, council member Carmen De La Rosa, and thank her for cochairing this hearing with me.
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I have to just say for a moment, council member De La Rosa is the best, and, she is as smart and savvy as they come.
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And I really do feel lucky to have the chance to serve with you and learn from you, and just go through this whole crazy experience in the city council together.
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So, with that, why don't I offer if you'd like to give your opening remarks first, and I can go after you.