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Procedure

De La Rosa opens public testimony and sets two-minute rules

New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 1:22:37 · 1 min 18 sec

Chair opens public testimony, reminds attendees of decorum, prohibits video recording from the witness table, explains how to submit written testimony, and limits speakers to two minutes on 311 and the three bills.

Carmen N. De La Rosa

I now open the hearing for public testimony.

Carmen N. De La Rosa

And I remind members of the public that this is a formal government proceeding and that decorum should be observed at all times.

Carmen N. De La Rosa

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

Carmen N. De La Rosa

And the witness table is reserved for people who wish to testify.

Carmen N. De La Rosa

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

Carmen N. De La Rosa

And furthermore, members of the public may not present audio or video recordings as testimony may, but may submit transcripts of such recordings to the sergeant at arms for inclusion in the hearing record.

Carmen N. De La Rosa

If you wish to speak at today's hearing, please fill out an appearance card with a sergeant at arms and wait to be recognized.

Carmen N. De La Rosa

When recognized, you'll have two minutes to speak on today's topic on New York City's 311 system, intro 173, intro 669, or intro 800.

Carmen N. De La Rosa

If you have written statement or additional written testimony you wish to submit for the record, please provide a copy of your testimony to the sergeant at arms.

Carmen N. De La Rosa

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

Carmen N. De La Rosa

Audio and video recordings will not be accepted.

Carmen N. De La Rosa

Our panels is Jennings.

Carmen N. De La Rosa

Next panel.

Carmen N. De La Rosa

Thank you so much.