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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and context of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's testimony
2:30:42
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34 sec
Dr. Michelle Morse, acting commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, introduces herself and her team to the City Council committees. She sets the context for the testimony on the department's executive budget for fiscal year 2026, highlighting the department's continued service to New Yorkers despite recent challenges.
- Introduces key personnel: Dr. Michelle Morse (Acting Commissioner) and Erin Anderson (Chief Financial Officer)
- Mentions the timing of the testimony in relation to recent events and previous hearings
- Sets the stage for discussing major changes in federal public health funding and infrastructure
Michelle Morse
2:30:42
Good afternoon Chair Brannan, Chair Schulman, and members of the committees.
2:30:46
I'm Doctor.
2:30:46
Michelle Morris, acting commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
2:30:51
I'm joined today by our chief financial officer, Erin Anderson, and members of our senior leadership team.
2:30:56
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the department's executive budget for fiscal year twenty twenty six.
2:31:02
In the months since I last testified before this council, not this morning but a few months ago, the health department has continued to serve New Yorkers each and every day.
2:31:11
And we've done so despite major changes in federal public health funding, infrastructure, and messaging.