Council staff swears in witnesses

Thank you, Chair.

Good morning, everyone.

And before we begin, I kindly request everyone to raise their right hands.

Thank you.

Do affirm to tell the truth and respond honestly to council member questions.

Commissioner Lisa Galopter.

Deputy Commissioner Robert Barbera, Deputy Commissioner Charles Jackson,

Ryan Merola, Elizabeth Matamoros, and Richard Napolitano.

I apologize for mispronouncing.

Thank you.

You might begin your testimony, and I just want to announce that we have Councilmember Hanks on Zoom.

You might begin your testimony.