Chair Thomas-Henry opens meeting and introduces Intro 799-A and Res 328
Chair Shanel Thomas-Henry identifies herself and thanks colleagues Maloney, Santosuosso, Salaam, Morano, and Brooks-Powers for joining. She announces votes on Proposed Intro 799-A and Resolution 328, both sponsored by Councilmember Salaam, concerning support for small retail businesses affected by roadway construction and a state tax credit.
Good morning, everyone.
I am Councilmember Chanel Thomas-Henry, Chair of the Committee on Small Business.
Thank you to my colleagues, Maloney, Santosuoso, Salam, Moreno on Zoom, and Brooks Powers for joining us here today.
Today, we are voting on proposed introduction 799A, sponsored by Councilmember Salam, in relation to establishing a support fund for small retail businesses affected by roadway construction.
And Resolution 328, also sponsored by Councilmember Salam, calling on the New York State Legislature to pass and the governor to sign
legislation providing a tax credit to businesses negatively affected by infrastructure.
construction.