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Administration of affirmation to Parks Department panelists

New York City Council · Jul 22, 2026 · starts 0:03:05 · 39 sec

Council staff administers the affirmation to panelists Gabriella Cappo, Julia Dowling, and Colleen Alderson, who each affirm to tell the truth in their testimony.

Christopher Marte

Council, would you please administer the affirmation?

Council Staff

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

Gabriella Cappo

Gabriella Capu.

Julia Dowling

Julia Dowling.

Colleen Alderson

Colleen Alderson.

Council Staff

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?

Gabriella Cappo

I do.

Julia Dowling

I do.

Colleen Alderson

I do.

Christopher Marte

You may now begin your testimony, which is limited to 10 minutes, and you should start to conclude your presentation after eight minutes.

Christopher Marte

When you begin your presentation, please restate your name and organization.

Christopher Marte

You may now begin.