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Minority Leader David Carr delivers inaugural remarks and acknowledgments
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Minority Leader David Carr delivers his first address in his new leadership role, congratulating Speaker Menin on her election and thanking his family and colleagues for their support.
- He praises Speaker Menin's energy and commitment to working with all 50 council members
- He offers a personal tribute to his husband, Don, for his support
- He highlights the specific achievements and tenacity of his Republican colleagues, including Council Members Ariola, Paladino, Marano, and Vernikov
David M. Carr
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Thank you so much, madam speaker.
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Let me begin by congratulating all members on their elections from this past November and all of those who were chosen for leadership positions today, especially you, madam speaker.
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Congratulations.
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I know the way that you sought this post is the way that you intend to govern with relentless energy, a passion for every detail of city government, and a strong commitment to engaging and working in partnership with all 50 of your colleagues in this body.
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I look forward to your tenure and working together to advance our city's future.
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And I also look forward to starting stated meetings on time.
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I must begin, of course, by thanking my husband, Don.
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He's not here today, a, because he's working and, b, because he knew that I was gonna mention him.
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But he is my love and my heart.
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And for years, I walked alone and now I never do.
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And it's because of him, and I thank him so much from the bottom of my heart for being a part of my life and making it whole.
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I must thank my Republican colleagues.
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They are phenomenal representatives for this city.
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Their tenacity on behalf of their constituents and our shared deeply held principles always shine through.
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From council member Ariola's unwavering pursuit of justice for city workers that were wrongfully terminated during the pandemic to council member Paladino's unabashed championing of homeowners in the face of rising costs due to property taxes and mandates like local law 97, to council member Marano's forging of bipartisan coalitions on critical health issues like support for in vitro fertilization, to Minority Witt Vernikoff, who has been a warrior across a range of issues, including the fights against antisemitism and radical policies deeply at odds with the values of common sense New Yorkers.
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To my colleagues, council members Ariola and Paladino, you are strong.
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You are fierce, and I have the example of your leadership before me and your dedication to our conservative values.
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I thank you for your leadership.
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I wanna also thank minority Wood Wernickef and council member Morano for their faith in me, their constant companionship and advice, and most importantly, their treasured friendship.
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I could not be here without you.