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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and purpose of testimony
1:52:18
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Craig Retchless, Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Supportive and Affordable Housing and Services (OSAS) within the Human Resources Administration, introduces himself and the purpose of his testimony. He is there to speak about Introduction 1100, which aims to expand supportive housing eligibility for justice-involved persons.
- The testimony is part of a hearing examining recommendations from the Independent Rikers Commission's blueprint to close Rikers.
- The focus is on Introduction 1100, a piece of legislation related to supportive housing eligibility.
Craig Retchless
1:52:18
Good afternoon chair, nurse, and members of the committee on criminal justice.
1:52:23
My name is Craig Retchless, and I serve as deputy commissioner for the Office of Supportive and Affordable Housing and Services, OSAS, within Human Resources Administration.
1:52:36
Thank you for holding today's hearing on examining recommendations from the independent Rikers Commission's blueprint to close Rikers.
1:52:46
Today I will testify on introduction 1,100 which would expand supportive housing eligibility for justice involved persons.