Cabán on NYPD accountability and outgoing Progressive Caucus Director Emmett Turan

Thank you.

I want to echo the sentiments of Councilmember Sanchez.

Great to see that the commissioner is willing to swiftly fire an officer who commits an act of abuse of power and violence against a co-worker and would like to see the same swiftness when there are substantiated

claims of not just violence against black and brown New Yorkers, but the killings, the murders of black and brown New Yorkers who not only continue to stay on the force, but continue to get raises, to get promoted, to get their pensions.

And I think it says a lot to say where the action is happening and where it isn't.

With that, I want to shift gears and take a moment to just acknowledge a New Yorker who has just dedicated so much of himself,

his time, his energy for a progressive vision, towards a progressive vision that delivers safety and justice and affordability for working people across our city for the last few years.

I, along with so many of others, have had the privilege of working with the now outgoing Progressive Caucus Executive Director,

Emmett Turan, day in and day out, and we're going to miss your thoughtful, driven, and kind leadership as you leave this role, but really, really psyched that you're not going far because he's joining Councilmember Shahana-K.-Hanif's staff and team.

So, Emmett, thank you for all you've done for the Progressive Caucus.

Can't wait to see what you do next with Councilmember Hanif.

Councilman Murano, followed by Riley.