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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Karen Dahl, Harlem Small Business Owner, on One45 for Harlem Development
2:10:00
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Karen Dahl, a small business owner in Harlem, expresses her support for the certified plan for the One45 for Harlem development project. She highlights the project's commitment to partnering with local community-based organizations and creating jobs, which she believes will benefit both job seekers and existing Harlem businesses.
- Dahl owns several small businesses in Harlem, including two coffee shops and a bar
- She emphasizes the importance of local hiring and community support for small businesses
- Dahl sees the project as an opportunity to strengthen and uplift the Harlem community
Karen Dahl
2:10:00
Hi.
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My name is Karen Dahl.
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I'm the proud owner of several small businesses in Harlem, including two coffee shops and a bar.
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Over the past eleven years, my businesses have become neighborhood staples, and so I feel very intertwined with this community.
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As a small business owner and in the wake of the pandemic, I know how challenging it is to succeed.
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And, you know, I've been incredibly fortunate to receive the support of this wonderful community, and I've made it a priority to hire locally whenever possible.
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One of the plans I support one of the reasons I support the certified plan for January is its commitment to partnering with local community based organizations and creating jobs.
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These opportunities will not only benefit those seeking employment, but will also strengthen existing Harlem businesses that are invested in uplifting the community.
2:10:57
I fully support this project.
2:10:59
Thank you so much.