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Council Member Mercedes Narcisse explains her vote for Speaker
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Council Member Mercedes Narcisse explains her vote for Julie Menin as Speaker, emphasizing the importance of representation and Menin's proven track record of working for all New Yorkers.
- She praises Menin's work ethic and her ability to bridge gaps between diverse communities in New York City
- She highlights Menin's successful census outreach strategy, which significantly increased participation in Caribbean and Black communities
- She expresses confidence in Menin's ability to lead despite challenges at the federal level
- She pledges to hold the new Speaker accountable to the needs of working families
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Narcisse.
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Yeah.
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Alright.
Mercedes Narcisse
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This is so special today because I'm very proud of all my colleagues.
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For those that have question about how government work, you have to think.
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When it comes to city council, we are the people's workers.
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We work for them, and we put them first.
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And I'm so proud of all my colleagues to put together.
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So far, hear so many I and why, and I am very proud to be a city council member today more than ever.
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This is New York City.
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This is how we get peace in The Middle East over here in New York City.
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We can have a Muslim the first Muslim mayor and the first woman Jewish speaker in our home, and we're gonna work together.
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We're gonna work together, and we know our responsibility.
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Julie, what can I say about you?
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I'm very proud to say congratulations to you, Julie, for your election.
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You're gonna be elected as our speaker.
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Throughout your career, Julie, you had worked so hard, and I can say you worked hard, girl, for to be the speaker today.
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You work.
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You work.
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You pave you really, really work hard, and I love to see when people work hard.
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You know, being a nurse, being in business, a businesswoman, we have so many conversation, but I can say I give it to you.
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You work.
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You made it easy for me in many ways, and I can remember for the census.
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You all know over here, Caribbean people don't like to be counted by government.
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And for now, you can know why.
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But, Julie, you are able to put strategy in place for us to be able to get people out.
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And my like we said, the first time ever, my community, especially in the black community, were counted, many of us.
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It was such a big increase.
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So thank you for that.
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Julie, you're setting up for working families.
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Thank you.
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Making city government work, not for one group, for everyone.
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Thank you for that.
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And that when we sat down for you to explain how we're gonna make it work, I'm very satisfied.
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That's why I can say yes to that.
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You have been among the best advocate with me.
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Whenever I have issue, you always answer my question.
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Julie, you're gonna be a great partner, and I'm gonna hold you accountable, and you know that.
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So we're gonna make it work for the people of New York City.
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I am very proud of you, and congratulation in advance because from the all day yes.
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So, Julie, let's work together, make it happen for New York City.
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Despite all what's going on in the federal level, I know we got this.
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So thank you.
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Congratulation already.