Epstein on budget wins for NYCHA, supportive housing, and workers

Good evening.

I want to thank the speaker and the finance chair for really

This historic moment.

We think about what we did around FEPS and the thousands of families that we're going to protect.

For NYCHA to get the 6,000 units that are offline right now, to get another 1,100 back online,

The supportive housing units, the increased funding in DCWP, containerization, fair fares, workers'dust initiative, pet food pantries, spay-neuter, time and time again.

This council stood up for working New Yorkers, stood up for affordability, and this budget reflects those values.

This is an important day in the city to say that we care deeply about this city.

We care about people who live here, and this council is fighting for them.

This is a really important moment, and I want to thank the speaker again for her leadership and to know that a budget like this reflects our values, that we stood up for everyday New Yorkers and will continue to.

Thank you.

Thank you, Councilmember.

I would like to remind folks that if, for whatever reason, you can't get your marks done through general orders, you can do it during the time that you vote.

So if I cut you off, I'm sorry about that.

Just make sure you bring it up later on if you need to.

Councilmember Brewer, followed by Councilmember Brooks-Powers.