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Remarks

Chair Abreu thanks committee staff

New York City Council · Sep 10, 2026 · starts 0:00:58 · 24 sec

Abreu thanks his staff including Jaleesa Quigley (Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Legislation and Budget), Jake Borey (senior advisor), Theo Miller and Sierra Townsend (counselors), and Kevin Katowski and John Bazile (senior policy analysts).

Shaun Abreu

Before we begin, I'd like to thank my staff and the committee staff for their hard work in preparing for today's hearing.

Shaun Abreu

Jaleesa Quigley, my Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Legislation and Budget.

Shaun Abreu

Jake Borey, senior analyst.

Shaun Abreu

Sorry, senior advisor.

Shaun Abreu

Theo Miller and Sierra Townsend, counselors of the committee, and Kevin Katowski and John Bazile, senior policy analysts of the committee.

Shaun Abreu

I will now read Councilmember Epstein's opening statement on his bill.