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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Chandra Gomes, Member of the Public
2:34:35
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21 sec
Chandra Gomes expresses strong opposition to the Queen's Future/Metropolitan Park proposal, focusing on the preservation of public parkland. She argues against giving away parkland to wealthy developers for private gain.
- Emphasizes that public parkland, once given away, cannot be reclaimed
- Implies the project would primarily benefit millionaire developers rather than the public
- Shows concern for the permanent loss of public space
Chandra Gomes
2:34:35
Oh, hello.
2:34:36
I'm sorry.
2:34:36
I couldn't unmute.
2:34:38
Good morning, everybody.
2:34:40
I just, I am strongly opposed to this.
2:34:43
First of all, I feel that public parkland should never be sacrificed to a millionaire developer to put more money in his pocket.
2:34:52
Once we give away public parkland, it can never be reclaimed.