Your guide to NYC's public proceedings.
TESTIMONY
Testimony by Dean Rosow supporting open primaries for broader representation and sensible government
3:01:42
·
158 sec
Dean Rosow advocates for open primaries, arguing they would compel candidates and elected officials to appeal to a wider range of voters beyond party activists, leading to more moderate and effective governance focused on solving problems. He believes this fosters representation reflecting broader coalitions rather than party fringes. He also briefly raises concerns about public marijuana consumption.
- Argues open primaries force candidates to appeal beyond party extremes.
- Believes this leads to more moderate, sensible, and effective governance.
- Briefly mentions issue with public marijuana smoke.
Dean Rosow
3:01:42
Hello.
3:01:43
Nice to see everyone.
3:01:45
I hope you can hear me okay.
Dr. Lisette Nieves
3:01:47
Yes.
3:01:47
We can.
Dean Rosow
3:01:48
Hands up?
3:01:49
Yeah?
3:01:49
Okay.
3:01:50
Good.
3:01:50
Thank you.
3:01:51
So my name is Dean Rosso.
3:01:53
I live in Manhattan, and I'm here to testify for open primaries.
3:02:01
Open primaries will actually benefit the politicians in office by ensuring that they understand the needs of the majority of their constituents, not just the most vocal activists in their party.
3:02:19
For politicians to even get elected, they would need votes from a wider range of voters, including moderates and independents, rather than just the most progressive wing of their party.
3:02:35
As someone who believes in fiscal responsibility, public safety, and sensible government, I want to see candidates representing a broader coalition, not just those catering to their party fringe.
3:02:56
I also believe it will incentivize politicians to get things done instead of using some of the pressing issues we have in our city just to get votes.
3:03:10
Open primaries can and will bring more bring much needed reform.
3:03:19
It will give every New York City voter an opportunity to choose who they want to represent them.
3:03:29
So I wanted to share that with everybody.
3:03:32
And then just on a, another note, I've been living in Manhattan for about eight years, and I can't go out of my house and go for a walk without smelling pot constantly.
3:03:50
I find it really offensive.
3:03:54
I hope that you all or people that you're in touch with can do something about that so that we're not all exposed to what's become almost, like, incredible to go for a simple walk and get fresh air, enjoy even the parks.
3:04:18
And everywhere you go, you're smelling pot.