Council Member Krishnan Discusses Resolution 852: Protecting Social Security

Recognizing Councilmember Krishnan.

Thank you so much, Majority Leader.

In the last 100 years, there's not been a more powerful and treasured social program in the United States than Social Security.

69 million Americans rely on social security checks monthly, and over 16 million older adults are kept out of poverty thanks to this program.

It is beyond belief that the Trump administration, Republicans in Congress have threatened to gut Social Security, a program popular amongst the majority of Americans.

86% of Republicans and 90% of Democrats support Social Security.

Elon Musk's Doge team has routinely made false claims and lobbied threats at the Social Security Administration to undermine confidence in the system.

These actions jeopardize the monthly payments that our city's older adults, seniors with disabilities, and families rely on to help pay their rent, electricity, bills, and groceries.

Standing up and protecting Social Security is critical.

We cannot cut our way to prosperity.

We must invest in the people and communities across this country.

Today I have introduced resolution 852 to call on our partners at the federal government to do everything they can in this moment to protect social security from any cuts.

This moment demands courage from all of us, and I can think of no worthier cause than standing up for our seniors.

I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to sign on to this resolution in support.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Seeing no one else signed up to speak.

Great.

We will now have a voice vote on today's resolutions.

If you wish to vote against or abstain from any of today's resolutions, please notify the legislative documents unit by email or by approaching the dais.