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Public testimony announcement and swearing-in of mental health witnesses

New York City Council · Jun 5, 2026 · starts 2:28:20 · 53 sec

Chair Lee announces the June 10th public testimony hearing. Committee counsel Brian Sarfo swears in Commissioner Martin, Deputy Commissioner Anderson, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Petit, Assistant Commissioner Knuckles, and Assistant Commissioner Dr. Lynn Walton.

Linda Lee

Okay, great.

Linda Lee

I'm going to make the same announcement as I did before, which is that we are having public testimony hearings all day, Wednesday, June 10th.

Linda Lee

I feel like I'm promoting a party, but I hope you guys are going to join us and listen in.

Linda Lee

But yes, June 10th, starting at 930, is going to be an all-day public testimony hearing day.

Linda Lee

So please join us for that.

Linda Lee

And without further ado, I'll pass it off to Brian Sarfo, our committee counsel, to swear in their witnesses.

Brian Sarfo

Good afternoon.

Brian Sarfo

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?

Brian Sarfo

Commissioner Dr.

Brian Sarfo

Alistair Martin.

Brian Sarfo

Yes.

Brian Sarfo

Deputy Commissioner Anderson.

Brian Sarfo

Yes.

Brian Sarfo

Deputy Commissioner Dr.

Brian Sarfo

Pettit.

Brian Sarfo

Yes.

Brian Sarfo

Assistant Commissioner Knuckles.

Linda Lee

Yes.

Brian Sarfo

And Assistant Commissioner Dr.

Brian Sarfo

Lynn Walton.

Brian Sarfo

You may begin.