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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Maria Ferrero, Member of the Public, on Queen's Future/Metropolitan Park proposal
2:51:08
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Maria Ferrero expresses strong support for the Queen's Future/Metropolitan Park proposal, emphasizing the need for good jobs with benefits and retirement plans, as well as the potential for improved safety and world-class entertainment in Queens.
- Highlights the importance of jobs with retirement benefits and healthcare coverage for long-term financial stability
- Addresses safety concerns around Citi Field and expresses desire for improved green spaces and entertainment options
- Counters arguments about loss of parkland, noting that the current space is mostly an empty parking lot
Maria Ferrero
2:51:08
Good afternoon, everyone.
2:51:10
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak and give my voice to be heard.
2:51:17
Again, I do echo everything that everyone has said about supporting this, so I'll keep it short.
2:51:23
But we talked about, you know, jobs.
2:51:26
And one of the things is I'm in part of my job and my goal and my commitment to my community is help them be financially fit.
2:51:36
And I see so many people that don't have good jobs and what happens not now, but what happens when the retirement time comes.
2:51:44
They don't have ways to retire because if anybody knows someone if they don't plan, social security is not going to be enough.
2:51:53
So that's one of the reasons I support this project because we need good jobs with retirement, with benefits, and healthcare coverage.
2:52:03
The other thing I hear a lot of people saying about safety, I invite anyone to walk around Citi Field around seven, 08:00 when it's dark, and that let me know if they feel safe or not.
2:52:17
I want to be able to leave my job.
2:52:19
I work on 90 Fourth Street and be able to book and enjoy the green space.
2:52:26
If I want to play, definitely attend a concert, go out to dinner.
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So the reason I support this project is because we knew we do need the jobs.
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We need the great green space.
2:52:40
Again, they talk about that we're taking away heart plan.
2:52:44
Again, as far as I know, and every day when I drive home, I just see an empty parking lot.
2:52:50
So another thing is Queens.
2:52:52
Yes.
2:52:53
And I think that everybody has expressed it.
2:52:55
We do deserve world class entertainment in our backyard.
2:53:01
So please support this project for for today and for the future.
2:53:06
We need it, and I hope you decide to do the right thing for Queens.