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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Joseph Datko, Member of the Public, on Queen's Future/Metropolitan Park proposal
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Joseph Datko testifies in opposition to the Queen's Future/Metropolitan Park proposal, characterizing it as a "shakedown" and urging the City Council to exercise independent judgment. He questions the representativeness of community boards, and expresses skepticism about the project's benefits.
- Criticizes the proposal as essentially demanding land or threatening to keep it as a parking lot
- Questions the representativeness of community board support, noting board members are appointed, not elected
- Urges City Council members to consider the proposal on its own merits, rather than deferring to state authorities
- Believes that most of Community District 3 where he is opposes the project