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On Tuesday, February 15th, 2011, Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn spoke about the importance of working with New Yorkers to address the problems and concerns facing them, both large and small. The Speaker tackled a range of issues including job creation, increased support for tenants and small business owners and excessive ticketing. The initiatives are:

IMPROVE access to affordable housing
Even as we work to create more affordable units, New Yorkers tell us it’s incredibly difficult to access the ones we’ve already built. Read how we're changing that this year. A new system will also be in place so that affordable housing units can be identified and saved throughout the City. Read about the new system.

ASSIST small business owners
The City will now be just a phone call away every time a small business owner has to ask a question, whether it's on permits or inspections. Read about the new program.

STRENGTHEN long-term financial stability
We’re making a commitment that as the City's finances improve, we’ll steadily increase the amount we pay out of our capital budget. Read how this will save billions a year, instead of leaving our children in debt.

GROW an innovative economy
In order to keep New York City's economy growing, we must create a support system that will cultivate great and new ideas. Read how we're doing it.

SUPPORT everyday New Yorkers
You talked. We listened. Among the many new initiatives, we will also change the way the City does parking. Read more about it here.