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Shahana Hanif explains her vote and honors Samaya Spain
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Council Member Shahana Hanif votes aye on all items except for Intros 103-A and 104-A, on which she votes no. She then speaks about the co-naming of a street in her district to honor Samiya Spain, a 19-year-old woman who was killed after rejecting a man's advances.
- Hanif emphasizes the importance of safety for women and the right to say no without retaliation
- She describes Samiya's death as an act of femicide that highlights the need to address gender-based violence
- Hanif expresses gratitude for the opportunity to honor Samiya's memory and thanks her family and the Wyckoff Gardens Tenant Association for their partnership in the co-naming effort