Chair Marte introduces HPD panel and administers affirmation
Marte introduces panelists Shams Al-Khafaji, Michael McCarthy, and Ariel Rawlings, and council staff administers the affirmation oath to the panelists.
Appearing today on this panel is Shams Al-Khafaji, Michael McCarthy, Ariel Rawlings.
Those wishing to testify remotely must register online by visiting Council website at council.nyc.gov.
Panelists, please ensure that your microphone is on.
Council, will you please administer the affirmation?
Panelists, would you please raise your right hand and state your name for the record?
Arielle Rawlings.
Shams Al-Khafaji.
Michael McCarthy.
And do you affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in your testimony before this subcommittee and in answer to all council member questions?
Awesome.
You may begin.