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Committee counsel administers oath to DOF witnesses

New York City Council · Jun 9, 2026 · starts 0:01:01 · 28 sec

Committee counsel Brian Salfo swears in Commissioner Richard Lee, First Deputy Commissioner Jeffrey Shear, and Deputy Commissioner Jacqueline James before they begin testimony.

Linda Lee

Okay, so I'm going to pass it off to Brian Salfo, our amazing committee counsel, to administer the youth.

Council Staff

Good afternoon.

Council Staff

Do you affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth before this committee?

Council Staff

And to respond honestly to Council Member questions, Commissioner Lee?

Council Staff

I do.

Council Staff

Deputy Commissioner Scher?

Council Staff

I do.

Council Staff

And Deputy Commissioner James?

Council Staff

I do.

Council Staff

You may begin.