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            Introduction and personal background of Robert Firestone
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Robert Firestone introduces himself as the nominee for President of the New York City Tax Commission, expressing gratitude for the consideration. He provides a brief personal background as a lifelong New York City resident.
- Born and raised in East Flatbush, Brooklyn
- Lived in various Brooklyn neighborhoods before settling in Manhattan for the past 30 years
- Raised his daughter in Manhattan
                                
                                    Robert Firestone
                                
                            
                            
                                            
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                                        Good morning chair powers and members of the New York City Council Rules Committee.
                                    
                                            
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                                        Thank you for considering me for an appointment as president of the New York City Tax Commission.
                                    
                                            
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                                        It is a privilege and an honor to be considered.
                                    
                                            
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                                        I am a lifelong resident of New York City, born and raised in East Flatbush section of Brooklyn.
                                    
                                            
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                                        I have also lived in Midwood and Sheepshead Bay and for the past thirty years in Manhattan where we raised my daughter.
                                    