Vowing to Lift Every Voice, Mark-Viverito Presents Bold Vision to Empower New Yorkers and Strengthen New York City
Speaker Mark-Viverito: “Together we’re going to empower, we’re going to uplift and we’re going to make sure all New Yorkers are heard.”
El Barrio, NY – New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito today delivered her inaugural State of the City address, a sweeping vision for 2015 that will uplift and strengthen all New Yorkers.
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New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito
State of the City 2015: “Lifting Every Voice”
Johnson Community Center
February 11, 2015
Bienvenidos!
Huānyíng!
Welcome to El Barrio, East Harlem!
Thank you to our Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer!
Thank you to Reverend Que English from the Bronx Christian Fellowship!
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“Like many New Yorkers, I was troubled by the death of Akai Gurley. As the legal process plays out, I urge New Yorkers to continue to come together as we work to move our City forward on police-community relations. I commend Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson for his diligence and applaud his handling of this sensitive case.”
City Hall— New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the Council’s LGBT Caucus today kicked off Respect For All (RFA) Week, with events in public schools during Feb.9-13, to foster the importance of respect for diversity.
“We must create safe spaces where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students can thrive and grow to their full potential,” said Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito.
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“Today’s preliminary budget is the first step forward in negotiating a responsible, fiscally sound budget that delivers for all New Yorkers. We commend Mayor de Blasio for working with the Council to immediately secure $7.3 million to provide thousands of NYPD officers with new, cutting edge bullet-resistant vests and applaud the Administration for including critical funding to strengthen our City’s emergency response system and to help reduce New York City’s soaring homeless population.
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“The election of Assembly Member Carl Heastie as Speaker of the New York State Assembly is a historic moment. As the first Speaker of Color, Assembly Member Heastie’s election is another example of New York’s progress and promise. Speaker Heastie is a dedicated public servant and I applaud the State Assembly for selecting a leader who will be a champion for all New Yorkers.
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Council will also vote on legislation to reform tax liens
City Hall – Today the City Council will vote on legislation to co-name 56 streets in New York City, including two streets being co-named in honor of fallen NYPD Detectives Liu and Ramos. The Council will also vote on legislation to reform tax liens in New York City.
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Thank you all for joining us this afternoon.
I would like to start by thanking our esteemed Police Commissioner Bill Bratton for joining us today.
Commissioner Bratton has been a strong and steady voice for New York City and we greatly appreciate all he has done the past few weeks.
We are very thankful for you, Commissioner.
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New York— New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the Council’s LGBT Caucus today announced “What Matters Now: An LGBTQ Youth Summit,” which aims to engage lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming and queer youth from all over New York City in a day of skills building, community organizing and resource sharing.
“Our schools and communities should be safe spaces for all our youth, including our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming and queer youth,” said Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.
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“I applaud Governor Cuomo for presenting an ambitious, innovative policy agenda that will keep New York on the right track and put us on a pathway to more success. Whether it’s fighting for the DREAM Act, raising the age for adult criminal liability or investing in our State’s aging infrastructure, the Governor’s proposals will help strengthen our State. I look forward to working with Governor Cuomo, the State Legislature and all my colleagues in government as we strive to make New York a more fair and just place.”
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