Chair Stevens wraps up Q&A and opens public testimony

I think I'm done with the questions.

I think.

Yeah, I am.

Thank you guys for coming.

I really appreciate this conversation.

But again, just we have a lot of work to do in this specific sector and a lot of follow-ups.

So we'll definitely be in conversation.

So at this time, I believe we are ready for testimony from the public.

Thank you, Chair Stevens.

Thank you guys so much.

In-person testimony.

I now open the floor for public testimony.

Before we begin, I remind members of the public that this is a formal government proceeding and that decorum shall be observed at all times.

As such, a member of the public shall remain silent at all times.

The witness table is reserved for people who wish to testify.

No video recordings or photography is allowed from the witness table.

Further, members of the public may not present audio or video recordings as testimony.

But you may submit transcripts for such recordings to Sergeant of Arms for including in the hearing records.

If you wish to speak today in today's hearing, please fill out an appearance card with the Sergeant at Arms and wait for your name to be called.

Once you have been recognized, you will have two minutes to speak about the oversight topic of New York City Council's runaway.

No, New York City Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter System.

If you have written testimony or additional testimony you wish to submit for the record, please provide a copy of that testimony to the Sergeant at Arms.

You may email written testimony to testimony at council.nyc.gov within 72 hours of this hearing.

Please note that audio and video recordings will not be accepted.

When you hear a name, please come to the witness panel.

For the first panel, we invite...

Can you do the names?

I'm over it.

Sorry, I'm sick of my voice.

I need to rest.

For the first panel, we will be calling Nija Williams, Dylan Kelba, Samih Akanoishi, Reagan Robinson, and Sebastian Vontae.