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Procedure

Zhuang opens public testimony and gives instructions

New York City Council · Oct 27, 2026 · starts 2:35:50 · 2 min 11 sec

Zhuang opens the hearing for public testimony and reminds the public that decorum must be observed. She explains that witnesses have two minutes to speak on the oversight topic or legislation. She gives instructions for submitting written testimony and appearance cards.

Susan Zhuang

Okay, I now open the hearing for public testimony.

Susan Zhuang

I want to remind members of the public, this is a government proceeding and the decor shall be observed at all time.

Susan Zhuang

As such, members of public shall remain silent at all time.

Susan Zhuang

The witness table is reserved for people who wish to testify.

Susan Zhuang

No video recording or photography is allowed from the witness table for the member of the public may not present.

Susan Zhuang

Audio or video recording as testimony, but may submit transcript of such recording to Sergeant at Arm for including in the hearing record.

Susan Zhuang

If you wish to speak at today's hearing, please fill out the appearance card with the Sergeant at Arm and a way to recognize.

Susan Zhuang

When recognized, you will have two minutes to speak on the oversight topic, or the adult center in nature facility or legislation on today's agenda.

Susan Zhuang

If you have written statement or additional written testimony you wish to submit for the record,

Susan Zhuang

Please provide a copy of the testimony to Sergeant at Arm.

Susan Zhuang

You may also email written testimony to testimony at council.nyc.gov within 72 hours of this hearing.

Susan Zhuang

Audio and video recordings will not be accepted.

Susan Zhuang

Now we're going to call everyone for the testimony.

Susan Zhuang

The first one is Bridget Lee.

Susan Zhuang

Bridgely is here.

Susan Zhuang

Anita Kwa.

Susan Zhuang

And Christopher Lee Johnson.

Susan Zhuang

You can begin.