Stevens opens public testimony and explains rules
Stevens opens the floor to public testimony and reminds attendees this is a formal proceeding requiring decorum. She explains the witness table rules, appearance cards, three-minute speaking limit, and how to submit written testimony.
I'm now open the floor to public testimony.
Before I begin, I would like to remind members of the public that this is a formal government proceeding and decorum shall be observed at all times.
As such, members of the public shall remain silent at all times.
The witness table is reserved for people who wish to testify.
No video recording or photography is allowed from the witness table.
Further, members of the public may not present audio or video recordings as testimony, but they may submit transcripts of such recordings to the Sergeant at Arms for inclusion in the hearing record.
If you wish to speak today, at today's hearing, please...
Fill out an appearance card with the sergeant at arms and wait for your name to be called.
Once you are recognized, you have three minutes to speak about the oversight top of New York City's secure detention conditions and youth incarceration policies.
If you have a written statement or written testimony you may wish to submit for the record, please provide a copy of that testimony to the sergeant at arms.
You may also email written testimony.
To testimony at council.nyc.gov within 72 hours of this hearing.
Please note that audio and recordings will not be accepted.
When you hear your name, please come to the witness panel for the first panel.
For the first panel, we will be calling Anthony Wells, DeColby Hester, Derek Robinson, and Cassandra Washington.