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DYCD Witnesses Sworn In

New York City Council · May 28, 2026 · starts 2:34:17 · 1 min 28 sec

Committee counsel administers the oath to DYCD Commissioner Sandra Escamilla Davies and her executive staff, who affirm to tell the truth before the committees.

Luisa Linares

Thank you.

Luisa Linares

Um, and just as a reminder, really quickly, um, we're having all of our public testimony for all the agencies on Wednesday, June 10th, beginning at 9 30 a.m.

Luisa Linares

So Wednesday, June 10th, beginning at 9 30 a.m.

Luisa Linares

is when we're having a long all day.

Luisa Linares

We're gonna have so much fun all day of public testimony hearings.

Luisa Linares

So please uh make sure to sign up for those.

Luisa Linares

Um okay, and then without oh wait, hold on.

Luisa Linares

We've also been joined by Councilmember Jay Sanchez.

Luisa Linares

Everyone's gonna start thinking your first name, his first name is Jay, Justin Sanchez, sorry.

Luisa Linares

Um Councilmember Ressler, Councilmember Wilson, welcome our newest council member, and Councilmember Joseph.

Luisa Linares

Um, and with that, I'll turn it over to committee counsel to swear in the witnesses for their testimony.

Luisa Linares

Good afternoon.

Luisa Linares

Do you affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth before this committee and to respond honestly to council member questions, commissioner Askanilla Davies, Deputy Commissioner Haskell, Deputy Commissioner Mulligan, Chief Financial Officer Bailey, Chief Accountability Officer Tadowini, and Associate Commissioner Gehan.

Luisa Linares

You may begin.