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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Melody Emerson Simpson, Second Grade Student from Brooklyn Brownstone School
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Melody Emerson Simpson, a second-grade student from Brooklyn Brownstone School, testified about the need for better funding for libraries. She focused on fair pay for library workers and the need for repairs, particularly for elevators.
- Advocated for higher pay for library workers, stating that some are not paid enough for their work
- Highlighted issues with library closures and frequent elevator breakdowns
- Suggested more funding for additional programs like movie days
Second Grade Student
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afternoon.
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My name is Melody Emerson Simpson and I live in Brooklyn.
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I go to Brooklyn Brownstone School, and I'm in the second grade rainbows.
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I am here today to talk about how library workers need to be paid more fairly, and how the elevator in my library is always closing down for repairs.
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I think the workers should be paid more so that they get enough money for how much work they do.
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Some workers aren't paid enough.
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That is unfair.
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At the end of first grade, the library near my house was closed down for three weeks.
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Also, the elevator is always broken.
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We need money for repairs.
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In addition, I think we should have more movie days.
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The library needs more money for that to happen.
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I think libraries should have a better elevators and workers should have more money.
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Thank you.