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Hanif asks about mass engagement and budget allocation

New York City Council · Sep 18, 2026 · starts 1:06:58 · 1 min 7 sec

Hanif asks about coordination with the Office of Mass Engagement and budget allocated for older adult outreach, with Murray confirming PEU is part of that office, and Shear offering to follow up on budget data.

Shahana Hanif

And then just, and this is for all of you, have there been conversations with the administration?

Shahana Hanif

Because I know that there's the community of mass engagement, right?

Shahana Hanif

And so when I think of mass engagement, I think, how do we reach out to as many New Yorkers as possible to make sure that they are in the know of all the things that the city are doing?

Shahana Hanif

And so is that part of the conversation at all?

Ryan Murray

The answer is yes.

Shahana Hanif

Okay.

Ryan Murray

So in my testimony, I mentioned PEU, Public Engagement Unit.

Ryan Murray

That is part of the Office of Mass Engagement.

Shahana Hanif

Okay.

Shahana Hanif

And then how much of, do you know, in terms of the budget is allocated?

Shahana Hanif

For the older adult community.

Shahana Hanif

I don't know if it's separated out that way, but if you could let us know, that'd be great.

Jeffrey Shear

I'm sorry, I didn't follow the question.

Shahana Hanif

Just I wanted to see in terms of the amount of resources that are being dedicated towards certain issue areas or communities or demographics.

Shahana Hanif

I was just wondering if there was any sort of data on that.

Jeffrey Shear

We will get back to you on that.

Shahana Hanif

Okay.