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Procedure

Chair Riley excuses administration witnesses and opens public testimony

New York City Council · Oct 21, 2026 · starts 2:37:02 · 1 min 16 sec

He thanks the administration officials, excuses them, and announces the first panel of public speakers: Chris Walters, Brendan Shaney, Kevin Wolf, and Lacey Tauber.

Kevin C. Riley

We'll excuse you guys.

Kevin C. Riley

Thank you so much for taking the time.

Kevin C. Riley

Now we're going to go into the first panel.

Kevin C. Riley

Okay.

Kevin C. Riley

So I'm not going to take a break.

Kevin C. Riley

We're going to go right into public testimony.

Kevin C. Riley

Okay.

Kevin C. Riley

So our first panel is going to consist of Chris Walters, Brendan Shaney, Kevin Wolf, and Lacey Tauber.

Kevin C. Riley

I'm sorry if I butchered your name.

Kevin C. Riley

Sergeant, can we put one more chair up there, please?

Kevin C. Riley

Members of the public, we're going to give you two minutes to testify.

Kevin C. Riley

If you hear the clock, please utilize the next five to ten seconds to wrap it up, okay?

Kevin C. Riley

Okay.

Kevin C. Riley

You may begin.

Kevin C. Riley

Just state your name for the record, and you may begin.