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Remarks

Chair Sanchez opens hearing and introduces committee members

New York City Council · Sep 15, 2026 · starts 0:00:22 · 1 min 6 sec

Councilmember Justin Sanchez opens the hearing, apologizes for his delay, introduces himself as committee chair, and recognizes the committee members present including Thomas-Henry, Zhuang, Hanif, Louis, and Ung.

Justin E. Sanchez

Thank you so much, and I want to thank everyone for arriving here on time for the prompt 10 a.m.

Justin E. Sanchez

Sanitation hearing.

Justin E. Sanchez

Apologies for my delay, and I want to thank everyone for your attendance.

Justin E. Sanchez

Having said that, good morning, and finally, welcome to the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management.

Justin E. Sanchez

I know you've been waiting all morning.

Justin E. Sanchez

You've been waiting all week, all year.

Justin E. Sanchez

I am Councilmember Justin Sanchez, chair of this committee.

Justin E. Sanchez

I'd like to thank the members of the committee.

Justin E. Sanchez

That are here with us today.

Justin E. Sanchez

Councilmember Shanel Thomas-Henry, Councilmember Zhuang, Councilmember Hanif, Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Ung.

Justin E. Sanchez

Do you have anyone on Zoom?

Justin E. Sanchez

I don't think we have anyone on Zoom, but if they arrive, I will announce them.

Justin E. Sanchez

I would like to thank the members of the public that are here to testify.

Justin E. Sanchez

I would love to give a special shout out to, I'll do it later.

Justin E. Sanchez

I'd like to thank the members of the public who are here.