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Council Member Chris Banks addresses neglected footbridge and community concerns in the 42nd Council District
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Council Member Chris Banks discusses the poor condition of a footbridge connecting the L and 3 trains at Livonia Junior's train stations in his district. He highlights the issues of trash, odor, and rat infestation, emphasizing the need for better maintenance of city-owned property and the importance of community voices in addressing these problems.
- Banks criticizes the delay in addressing the footbridge's condition and calls for consistent maintenance, not just a one-time fix.
- He expresses support for containerization as a step towards a cleaner city but emphasizes that the city should lead by example.
- The council member concludes by thanking community members for speaking up and acknowledging a staff member's career move.
Chris Banks
0:48:07
Two days ago, spoke with a News twelve Brooklyn about the footbridge connecting the l and the three trains at the Livonia Junior's train stations, a connection for our community that has sadly become a symbol of neglect.
0:48:21
My office and three one one have been flooded with calls from residents asking for something to be done, and they've absolutely correct.
0:48:31
When you walk by and you see trash piling up, the smell, the stench, you watch rats roaming around like they own a place, It's unsettling.
0:48:41
I've spoken with neighbors who say it's not just nasty, it's downright depressing.
0:48:47
This is city owned property and it would never have been it should have never been allowed to get this bad and definitely shouldn't have been taken taken until taken care of until this morning to start the cleanup.
0:49:00
Our residents deserve better.
0:49:02
The people at the 40 Second Council District deserve better.
0:49:05
I appreciate the DOT for stepping in, but I hope this is this isn't just a one time fix.
0:49:12
Many of my colleagues and I support containerization as a step towards a cleaner and safer city, but we can't ask our business and residents to follow a higher standard than the city is willing to meet itself.
0:49:27
We need to lead by example.
0:49:30
To everyone who called and spoke up who refused to accept this normal as normal, we thank you.
0:49:36
Your voices matter and I'll keep raising it until this bridge reflects the dignity and respect of our that our community deserves.
0:49:44
And lastly, a big shout out to my fellow Sarah Capice, who's returned to her alma mater as a development officer.
0:49:54
Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the 40 Second Council District.
0:49:57
We wish you the very best, and thank you again.