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Procedure

Call to order and room quieted

New York City Council · Aug 13, 2026 · starts 0:00:03 · 37 sec

Council staff quiets the room and announces the start of the Finance Committee hearing, reminding attendees to silence devices and not approach the dais.

Council Staff

Quiet down.

Council Staff

Quiet down, please.

Council Staff

Quiet down, please.

Council Staff

We're about to start.

Council Staff

Good morning and welcome to today's vote from New York City Council Committee on Finance.

Council Staff

At this time, I'd like to remind everyone to please silence their electronic devices and at no point is anyone to approach the dais.

Council Staff

Chair, we're ready to begin.