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Council Member Vickie Paladino explains her vote for Julie Menin
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Council Member Vickie Paladino cast her vote for Julie Menin, expressing her hope that Menin will lead the City Council toward a centrist path while respecting individual perspectives.
- Emphasized the importance of rugged individualism and capitalism
- Stressed the Council's primary duty to serve constituents and the city's resilience
- Offered an open door for conversation and collaboration with all members
Vickie Paladino
1:03:28
As a rugged individual who believes in rugged individualism get a kick out of that.
1:03:40
Okay.
1:03:41
I proudly, vote for Julie Menon for many different reasons.
1:03:48
Most of all, because of her understanding and her ability to, I hope, steer this trip on a center ship on a very centrist course.
1:03:59
We make up a body here of many different individuals.
1:04:04
I believe in the First Amendment right to express how we feel.
1:04:09
We are here to do the job, and the job is to serve the people.
1:04:13
And we know best our constituents and the city of New York.
1:04:18
We are resilient.
1:04:19
We've watched this city burn to the ground many, many times, but we've also watched it be grow again.
1:04:27
The Phoenix did rise.
1:04:29
So I look forward, Julie, to working with you, conversations with you, and my other members.
1:04:37
You all know my door is always open for conversation.
1:04:41
But once again, as a rugged individual rugged who believes in rugged individualism and capitalism ism at its very best.
1:04:49
I proudly vote for Julie Menon, the speaker of the city council.
1:04:54
Thank you.