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Brewer explains format: reading DOF testimony, public testimony, and prepared questions

New York City Council · Aug 18, 2026 · starts 0:08:07 · 30 sec

Brewer announces the hearing format: she will read the Finance Commissioner's written testimony, then hear from the public, and finally read the questions that would have been asked of the administration. She notes council members in attendance.

Gale A. Brewer

Thank you very much, Chair Lee.

Gale A. Brewer

And what will happen now is I'm going to read the testimony from the Finance Department.

Gale A. Brewer

They're not here.

Gale A. Brewer

Then we'll hear from the constituents, as you heard.

Gale A. Brewer

And then Chair Lee and I will read the questions that we would have asked, but we will be sending for answers to every single one of them.

Gale A. Brewer

Oh, I'm sorry.

Gale A. Brewer

Council Member Dinowitz is here.

Gale A. Brewer

Thank you.

Gale A. Brewer

And on Zoom, Council Member Felice and Maloney.