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Council Member Susan Zhuang explains her vote for Julie Menin as Speaker
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Council Member Susan Zhuang explained her support for Julie Menin by highlighting Menin's active presence and advocacy within the AAPI community in Brooklyn.
- Recalls Menin's participation in the first Jewish and AAPI heritage month celebration and the Lunar New Year parade in Brooklyn
- Praises Menin's work on public safety, senior services, and the NYC Kids Rise program
- Connects the symbolism of the upcoming Lunar New Year to Menin's leadership qualities of strength and positive change
Susan Zhuang
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Thank you.
1:19:22
I represent the largest AAPI majority district in Brooklyn, the first Asian majority district in Brooklyn.
1:19:31
Council member Julie Mendon has visited my district so many times.
1:19:36
We see Julie Mendon almost every single corner.
1:19:40
She danced on the stage with me during the first ever Jewish and AAPI heritage month celebration in my district.
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She walked along with me the first Lunar New Year parade in Brooklyn together.
1:19:56
During my first time, I watched Julie champion for public safety, quality education, and also when I was using my daughter's left old leftover folder, New York kids right rights program.
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She said she create that program.
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She's everywhere.
1:20:16
And also, I see she create fight for seniors and also the most important, we need a united everyone fight for our city.
1:20:27
Next year, as Asian Chinese, I'm especially proud of my heritage, I always talk about the Lunar New Year.
1:20:35
Next year is the year of fire horse in the Lunar New Year.
1:20:40
Its symbols, energy, freedom, strength, and the pro progress represent a time for bold action and a positive change.
1:20:51
This trans strength and a positive change also describe my good friend, next speaker, Julie Manon.
1:21:00
I'm very proud, vote yes for next speaker, Julie Manon.