Chair opens public testimony and sets two-minute rules
Brooks-Powers opens public testimony and reminds attendees that decorum must be observed. She explains appearance cards, a two-minute speaking limit, and how to submit written testimony, then calls the first panel.
I now open the hearing for public testimony.
I remind members of the public that this is a government proceeding and that decorum shall be observed at all times.
As such, members of the public shall remain silent at all times.
The witness table is reserved for people who wish to testify.
No video recording or photography is allowed from the witness table.
Further, members of the public may not present audio or video recordings as testimony, but may submit transcripts for such recordings to the Sergeant-at-Arms for inclusion in the hearing record.
If you wish to speak at today's hearing, please fill out an appearance card with the sergeant at arms and wait to be recognized.
When recognized, you will have two minutes to speak on today's hearing topic, mental health care in New York City jails.
If you have a written statement or additional written testimony you wish to submit for the record,
Please provide a copy of that testimony to the sergeant at arms.
You may also email written testimony to testimony at council.nyc.gov.
Within 72 hours of the close of this hearing.
Audio and video recordings will not be accepted.
For in-person panelists, please come up to the table once your name has been called.
And now I will call the first panel and I will just say, I ask that everyone please adhere to the two minute limit.
You can submit additional testimony in writing.
So just so that we have a smooth public testimony process, I ask again that everyone adhere to the two minute limit.
Limit because we do have a number of people signed up and we want to hear from everyone.
So for the first panel, we are going to have Barbara Hamilton.
And Raji.
From the New York County Defender Services.
You can begin when you're ready.
Just come off of mute.