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Chair Marte introduces LPC panel and administers affirmation

New York City Council · Jul 9, 2026 · starts 0:16:42 · 42 sec

Marte introduces LPC panelists Stephen Thomson and Margaret Herman, and council staff administers the affirmation oath.

Christopher Marte

Appearing today on this proposal are Stephen Thomas and Margaret Herman.

Christopher Marte

Those wishing to testify remotely must register online by visiting the council website at council.nyc.gov slash land use.

Christopher Marte

Panelists, please ensure that your microphones are on.

Christopher Marte

Council, would you please administer the affirmation?

Council Staff

Panelists, would you please raise your right hand and state your name for the record?

Margaret Herman

Margaret Herman.

Margaret Herman

Stephen Thompson.

Margaret Herman

And do you affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in your testimony before the subcommittee and in answer to all council member questions?

Margaret Herman

Yes.

Steven Thomson

Yes.

Steven Thomson

I guess before.