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Remarks

Chair Abreu thanks committee staff

New York City Council · Jun 25, 2026 · starts 0:02:27 · 57 sec

Abreu thanks committee staff including Jaleesa Quigley, Theodore Miller, Sierra Townsend, Kevin Katowski, John Bazile, Sarah Swain, Natalie Meltzer, and gives a special farewell to principal financial analyst Adrian Jipal.

Shaun Abreu

Before I hand it over to my colleagues to speak on their bills, I would like to thank my staff and the committee staff for their hard work in preparing for today's hearing.

Shaun Abreu

Jaleesa Quigley, my Deputy Chief of Staff, Theodore Miller and Sierra Townsend, Councils to the Committee, Kevin Katowski and John Bazile, Senior Policy Analysts of the Committee, and Sarah Swain and Nat.

Shaun Abreu

Natalie Meltzer, staff to the Committee on Consumer Worker Protection, who have been instrumental in developing the Council's outdoor dining legislation.

Shaun Abreu

I'd also like to give a special thanks to Adrian Jipal, who has been the principal financial analyst of the committee for

Shaun Abreu

several years for his commitment, savvy, and unfailing good humor in working to better this committee, the council, and our city.

Shaun Abreu

Adrian, thank you for your service and good luck in your next endeavor.

Shaun Abreu

We miss your bow ties.

Shaun Abreu

I will now pass it over to my colleagues to speak on their bills, starting with Councilmember

Shaun Abreu

Gail Brewer.