Council Member Krishnan Discusses Resolution to Protect Social Security
Council Member Shekar Krishnan reiterates the importance of protecting Social Security and urges colleagues to support his resolution calling on the federal government to prevent cuts.
Recognizing Councilmember Krishnan, followed by Mealy.
Thank you, Majority Leader.
We're going to do a round two over here.
In the last 100 years, there has not been a more powerful and treasured social program in the United States than Social Security.
Sixty-nine million Americans rely on Social Security check monthly, and over 16 million older adults are kept out of poverty thanks to this critical program.
It is beyond belief that the Trump administration and 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 who are disabled, and families rely on to help pay their rent, electricity bills, and groceries.
Today I've introduced resolution 852 to call on our partners at the federal government to do everything they can to protect Social Security from these drastic cuts.
This moment demands courage from all of us, and I can think of no worthier cause than standing up for our seniors, our individuals with disabilities, our communities, and the many others who rely on Social Security.
Thank you.