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Procedure

Sanchez explains public testimony procedures and appearance cards

New York City Council · Oct 15, 2026 · starts 1:46:55 · 58 sec

Sanchez explains that speakers must fill out appearance cards, will have two minutes to speak, and may submit written testimony to the Sergeant at Arms or by email. He notes that audio and video recordings will not be accepted within 72 hours.

Justin E. Sanchez

If you wish to speak at today's hearing, please fill out an appearance card.

Justin E. Sanchez

Thank you for those that already have.

Justin E. Sanchez

With the Sergeant at Arms and wait to be recognized.

Justin E. Sanchez

When recognized, you will have two minutes to speak on today's hearing topics, waste equity, environmental justice, or any of the legislation on our agenda today.

Justin E. Sanchez

If you have a written statement or additional written testimony you wish to submit, or maybe you go over, please provide a copy of that testimony to the Sergeant of Arms.

Justin E. Sanchez

You may also email written testimony to testimony, that is T-E-S-T-I-M-O-N-Y.

Justin E. Sanchez

Again, T-E-S-T-I-M-O-N-Y.

Justin E. Sanchez

Notice how I didn't have to look down to spell it.

Justin E. Sanchez

At council.nyc.gov.

Justin E. Sanchez

Please learn to spell.

Justin E. Sanchez

Within 72 hours of this hearing, audio and video recordings will not be accepted.

Justin E. Sanchez

I will now call my first panel.