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Lincoln Restler explains his vote on LPC nominees and street cleaning resolution
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Council Member Lincoln Restler votes aye on all items except for abstaining on three Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) nominees. He expresses support for a state legislative resolution (SLR 2) that will improve street cleaning in New York City.
- Restler abstains on LPC nominees Stephen Wilder, Erasmus Ikpemgbe, and Frank Mahan
- He supports SLR 2, which will automate enforcement of alternative side parking
- Restler argues this technology will improve street cleaning, reduce garbage and rats, and enhance quality of life
Lincoln Restler
0:51:23
Great.
0:51:25
I vote aye on all, but abstain on the LPC nominees, Steven Wilder and Erasmus Ikemje, sorry, and Frank Mann.
0:51:40
The I also just wanna say that on pleased with the home rules or state legislative resolutions that we're passing today, especially SLR two, which will ensure that our streets finally get cleaned up.
0:51:56
The automating enforcement by the Department of Sanitation will ensure that cars actually move for alternative side parking.
0:52:05
When street sweepers, you know, go around our communities, they pick up a ton of garbage on average per route, but they can't clean up our streets if they can't reach the curb, which then leads to more garbage, which leads to more rats, which undermines our quality of life.
0:52:20
This is a smart, and effective use of technology that will make a major difference in our communities, and, grateful for the support of so many colleagues today.