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Procedure

Chair Ung opens public testimony and announces panel format

New York City Council · Sep 1, 2026 · starts 3:59:16 · 1 min

Ung excuses Mangin, opens the floor for public comments, and announces a two-minute limit per speaker with panels of four. Speakers are asked to fill out appearance cards.

Sandra Ung

I am now opening up the floor for public for comments.

Sandra Ung

We ask that you please limit your comments to two minutes.

Sandra Ung

And if you wish to speak, please fill out an appearance card, the sergeant at arms, and you'll be given an opportunity to make your comments.

Sandra Ung

Also, if you have a written statement, please provide a copy of that statement to the sergeant at arms.

Sandra Ung

I'll be calling everybody up in a group of four as a panel.

Sandra Ung

So first is...

Sandra Ung

George James, Tabitha Keneen, Anne Marie Gray, and Frank Clark.

Sandra Ung

I would just say once one panelist finished speaking, the next one could just start speaking.

Sandra Ung

You don't have to wait for me.

Sandra Ung

So thank you.

Sandra Ung

So first, I'm going to go with George James.