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Procedure

Committee swears in administration witness

New York City Council · Oct 28, 2026 · starts 0:16:23 · 28 sec

Brewer thanks Williams and says the committee counsel will swear in the administration witness. Counsel administers the affirmation, and Mazen Sidahmed answers that he will tell the truth.

Gale A. Brewer

Thank you very much.

Gale A. Brewer

And now we'll swear you in with the wonderful counsel to this committee.

Council Staff

Good morning.

Council Staff

Thank you for already raising your right hand.

Council Staff

We will now hear testimony from the administration.

Council Staff

Before we begin, I will administer the affirmation.

Council Staff

Do you affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth before this committee and to respond honestly to council member questions?

Mazen Sidahmed

I do.

Council Staff

All right.

Council Staff

Thank you.

Council Staff

You may begin when you're ready.