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Agency Testimony

Chair Sherman introduces herself and colleagues

New York City Council · Oct 21, 2026 · starts 0:13:56 · 24 sec

Dan Garodnick (speaking as Chair Sherman) thanks the committee, introduces Michael Sandler and Edith Su Chen.

Dan Garodnick

Thank you.

Dan Garodnick

Good afternoon, Chair Riley and distinguished members of the Land Use Committee.

Dan Garodnick

I'm Cydia Sherman, Chair of the City Planning Commission and Director of the New York City Department of Planning.

Dan Garodnick

I'm joined here today by Michael Sandler, Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Neighborhood Strategies at HPD, as well as my colleagues from DCP, including Executive Director Edith Su Chen.

Dan Garodnick

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to speak with you today.