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Chair Salaam questions OFCP on staffing and resources

New York City Council · Jun 23, 2026 · starts 0:53:37 · 1 min 33 sec

Chair Salaam asks about OFCP's structure, staff size, and hiring. Atif reports four staff including himself, planning a fifth hire, and expresses excitement about being part of the Office of Mass Engagement with the mayor's prioritization of faith partnerships.

Yusef Salaam

Actually, that was second to last.

Yusef Salaam

This is the last part.

Yusef Salaam

Okay.

Yusef Salaam

Have there been any changes to your office's structure since the start of the current administration?

Yusef Salaam

And how many dedicated staff does OFCP have?

Yusef Salaam

Are you currently hiring?

Yusef Salaam

And do you feel your resources are adequate in order to successfully complete your goals?

Member of the Public - Ali Atif

Thank you so much for those questions.

Member of the Public - Ali Atif

I hope I asked through all of them, and if I don't, please let me know.

Member of the Public - Ali Atif

We currently have three staff members, four including myself.

Member of the Public - Ali Atif

We are looking to have a fourth in the summer, and we are actively hiring for a fifth.

Member of the Public - Ali Atif

Could you ask the follow-up question?

Yusef Salaam

Yes.

Yusef Salaam

Well, you did say you were currently hiring, so that's probably a yes.

Yusef Salaam

Do you feel your resources are adequate in order to successfully complete your goals?

Member of the Public - Ali Atif

Yes, we are really excited to be part of the Office of Mass Engagement.

Member of the Public - Ali Atif

The office is incredibly committed to faith partnerships.

Member of the Public - Ali Atif

This office is something that

Member of the Public - Ali Atif

The mayor has prioritized, and as the executive director of this office, I'm dedicated to make sure that faith partnerships is part of every aspect of this mayoralty.

Yusef Salaam

Thank you.

Yusef Salaam

I'm going to pass it to my colleagues for their questions.

Yusef Salaam

If you have any.

Yusef Salaam

I'm going to start with Darlene.