Chair acknowledges members, thanks staff, and previews discussion
Brooks-Powers acknowledges Council Member Morano and thanks committee staff, including Jahari Frazier, Chad Benjamin, Casey Lasky, Owen Brady, and Renee Taylor. She says she looks forward to a productive discussion on probation's direction and operations.
I am joined by Council Member Marano.
And I would also like to take a moment to thank my staff and committee staff for their hard work.
Jahari Frazier, counsel to the committee.
Chad Benjamin, policy analyst.
Casey Lasky, financial analyst.
Owen Brady, my policy and budget director.
And Renee Taylor, my chief of staff.
I look forward to a productive discussion with the department and our other stakeholders about the direction of probation in New York City.
The progress being made to strengthen its operations and the steps needed to ensure that the department carries out its responsibilities
effectively while supporting rehabilitation, accountability, and successful outcomes for the people it serves.