citymeetings.nyc

Your guide to NYC's public proceedings.

Q&A

Importance of data transparency in policy-making

1:03:40

·

79 sec

Video Player is loading.

Current TimeÂ 0:00

DurationÂ 0:00

Loaded: 0%

Stream TypeÂ LIVE

Remaining TimeÂ 0:00

Â

Council Member Christopher Marte emphasizes the importance of data transparency in policy-making, particularly regarding discrimination allegations at CUNY. He argues for more comprehensive data sharing between CUNY and city agencies.

Marte stresses the need to share data on initial allegations, not just final determinations.
He explains that policy decisions are based on data provided to the Human Rights Commission.
Marte argues that without direct communication from CUNY, the city lacks accurate information for decision-making.
Davis responds that sharing unverified allegations could jeopardize investigations and be potentially dangerous.
Marte concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding both the perception of fear and credible threats on campuses.

Christopher Marte

1:03:40

And just to be correct, that's just at the end of the investigation, but you don't share the data on potential allegations of discrimination.

Derek Davis

1:03:48

With whom?

Christopher Marte

1:03:49

With the city and state.

Derek Davis

1:03:50

No.

1:03:50

There is no there is no requirement to do so, and I don't not quite sure how any institution would do that without some level of, I mean, there has to be an investigation and and evident to be reviewed before you start, speaking publicly.

1:04:06

Otherwise, you jeopardize the veracity of any kind of investigation if you're disclosing data prior to an adjudication or a resolution.

1:04:15

I think that would be dangerous.

Christopher Marte

1:04:16

So, for example, when the Human Rights Commission comes in front of us, they say, we have gotten, let's say, 200,000 complaints this year.

1:04:25

However, we only validated 10% of those cases and moved forward with 10% of those cases.

1:04:31

It's important to understand what are some of the allegations being made and how accurately, those allegations are.

1:04:39

And so, you know, I'm always about transparency.

1:04:42

So I think giving us as much data is super important, especially per campus.

1:04:48

So we just understand, if there's a perception of fear or if there's something credible out there, either are important for us to understand.

1:04:57

But thank you for your time.

← Previous Chapter

Reporting requirements for CUNY under various laws

Next Chapter →

Concerns about Jewish student safety at Baruch College