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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and acknowledgments by Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue
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Commissioner Sue Donoghue of the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation introduces herself and acknowledges the council members present. She expresses gratitude for the council's support of city open spaces and outlines the purpose of her testimony, which is to discuss the agency's executive budget for fiscal year 2026 and provide updates on efforts to maintain the park system.
- Recognizes council's support for city open spaces
- Thanks council for the opportunity to discuss the FY 2026 executive budget
- Mentions upcoming update on agency efforts to build and maintain the park system
Sue Donoghue
2:57:01
Okay.
2:57:02
Good afternoon, chair Brannan, chair Krishnan, members of the finance committee, and Parks Committee, and other members of the council.
2:57:10
My name is Sue Donahue, and I'm honored to be here today testifying as the Commissioner of New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and to be joined today here in this room by several members of our agency's incredible senior staff leadership team.
2:57:28
Firstly, I want to recognize the council for its continued support of our city's open spaces and for championing the importance of parks for all New Yorkers.
2:57:39
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the agency's executive budget for fiscal year twenty twenty six and to provide an update on our agency's efforts to build and maintain a healthy and thriving park system.