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Remarks

Speaker Menin apologizes to Romancia's family

New York City Council · Oct 22, 2026 · starts 0:36:38 · 1 min 7 sec

Speaker Julie Menin addresses Romancia's family, apologizing for any suggestion that they were being used and expressing condolences for their loss.

Julie Menin

Yeah, I'm happy to make remarks.

Julie Menin

I just want to say to Ramach's family, I'm sorry.

Julie Menin

You came here because you are mourning the loss of Ramach.

Julie Menin

You came here for that reason.

Julie Menin

You asked to come here, and we wanted to honor your request to be here.

Julie Menin

And so I'm sorry if anyone would suggest anything but that.

Julie Menin

It is a terrible tragedy we went through, that you went through, and our hearts are with you.

Julie Menin

So I wanted to mention that.

Julie Menin

Thank you.

Shaun Abreu

All right, I just want to remind folks of the motion being voted on today.

Shaun Abreu

The motion to amend is the following.

Shaun Abreu

A yes vote will extend effective date to January 1st, 2030 as part of Section 17-327A2 and lay over Intro 943A for next stated for a vote.

Shaun Abreu

A no vote will leave Intro 943A unchanged and we will vote on it today.

Shaun Abreu

As a reminder, for folks who are voting, you have two minutes to speak, if you would like to speak on your vote.