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Council Member Shahana K. Hanif explains her vote for Julie Menin
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Council Member Shahana K. Hanif explained her vote for Julie Menin, emphasizing the importance of interfaith solidarity and the protection of marginalized communities.
- She spoke about her perspective as the first Muslim woman in the Council and the need to combat Islamophobia and antisemitism
- She expressed confidence in Menin's commitment to workers, consumers, and an affordability agenda for the working class
- She called for a collaborative approach to governance rooted in care and solidarity
Shahana K. Hanif
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Thank you.
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I vote I, alongside my colleagues, to appoint council member Menon as speaker of the City Of New York, in the city council.
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As the first Muslim woman in the city council, faith is personal to me and drives my fight and love for New York City.
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And I know that council member Menon will be a strong partner, against all types of hate.
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Islamophobia, antisemitism have no place in our city, and our council has so many opportunities to show the path of what solidarity, love, care looks like for all New Yorkers.
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Council member Menon brings decades of public service and a strong commitment to standing up for workers and consumers.
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I look forward to partnering with speaker Menon to advance an affordability agenda that puts working class New Yorkers and families first and to work together to meet this moment, with collaboration and care.
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Thank you.