Priorities Include Enhancing Affordable Housing Laws and Implementing NYCHA Reform, Passing the DREAM Act, Combatting Human Trafficking, Early and Instant Runoff Voting, Paid Family Leave and Legalizing and Decriminalizing Marijuana<\/p>\n
Albany, NY \u2014New York City Council Speaker Melissa-Mark-Viverito, State and Federal Legislation Committee Chair Karen Koslowitz , Finance Committee Chair Julissa Ferreras and Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer today released the New York City Council\u2019s State Budget and Legislative Agenda for the coming year. The priorities range from calling for State support for NYCHA capital funds, increasing youth access to the HPV vaccine, retaining and extending mayoral control of New York City schools, giving New York City the authority to set and enforce labor laws and legalizing and decriminalizing marijuana.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe New York City Council is dedicated to advocating for policies that will uplift and strengthen all New Yorkers,\u201d said Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. \u201cOur State Budget and Legislative Agenda reflects the diverse needs of New Yorkers and the Council\u2019s commitment to standing up and fighting for New York City. From calling for State support of NYCHA Capital Funds to supporting paid family leave and advocating for our City\u2019s right to set and enforce labor laws, the priorities outlined in our state agenda will make New York City a more and just place for all who live here.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI look forward to travelling to Albany with Speaker Mark-Viverito and my fellow legislators to promote an intelligent, comprehensive plan for the betterment of all residents of New York City,\u201d said State and Federal Legislation Committee Chair Karen Koslowitz. \u201cI especially want to convey to the upstate state legislators what a catastrophe it would be for New York City if rent regulations were allowed to expire.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNew York City deserves its fair share,\u201d said New York City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer. \u201cWorking with the State Legislature we can address the inequalities that exist and effectively improve the lives of all residents living in our City. Under the State Budget and Legislative Agenda we are looking to implement we will make New York City more affordable, increase wages for workers, and empower more New Yorkers to lift themselves up into the middle class.\u201d<\/p>\n
“My colleagues and I are committed to fighting for the needs of New York City’s most underserved residents,\u201d said Council Member Julissa Ferreras. \u201cOur State Budget and Legislative Agenda is focused on giving everyone a fair chance and equal treatment in an increasingly disparate city. Prioritizing affordable housing, passage of the DREAM Act and paid family leave will ensure individuals of all means are able to lead better work, school and home lives and pursue greater opportunities.”<\/p>\n
Detailed NYC Council State Agenda
\nhttp:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/downloads\/pdf\/state-agenda-updated-final-2015-4pm.pdf<\/p>\n
2015 New York City Council Budget and Legislative Priorities Include:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0State Support for NYCHA Capital Funds
\n\u2022\u00a0Rent Laws and NYCHA Reform
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Immigration Reform and Immigration Services
\n\u2022\u00a0Reducing the Racial Disparity of Marijuana Arrests
\n\u2022\u00a0Legalizing and Decriminalizing Marijuana
\n\u2022\u00a0Paid Family Leave
\n\u2022\u00a0Retaining and Extending Mayoral Control of New York City Schools and Increasing Municipal Oversight
\n\u2022\u00a0Expanding New York City Child Care Credit
\n\u2022\u00a0Addressing MTA Funding Gap
\n\u2022\u00a0Giving New York City the Authority to Raise the Minimum Wage and Enforce State Labor Laws
\n\u2022\u00a0Bail Reform
\n\u2022\u00a0Fully Implementing the Campaign for Fiscal Equity Decision
\n\u2022\u00a0Opposing Raising the Cap on Charter Schools
\n\u2022\u00a0Women\u2019s Equality Act
\n\u2022\u00a0Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act
\n\u2022\u00a0Instant Runoff Voting, Early Voting and State Level Public Campaign Financing
\n\u2022\u00a0Raising the Age of Criminal Responsibility
\n\u2022\u00a0Translation of Orders of Protection
\n\u2022\u00a0Increase Youth Access to the HPV Vaccine to Reduce Infections and Prevent Cancer
\n\u2022\u00a0Limit Rent Increases for Disabled Veterans<\/p>\n
Full NYC Council State agenda
\nhttp:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/downloads\/pdf\/state-agenda-updated-final-2015-4pm.pdf<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Priorities Include Enhancing Affordable Housing Laws and Implementing NYCHA Reform, Passing the DREAM Act, Combatting Human Trafficking, Early and Instant Runoff Voting, Paid Family Leave and Legalizing and Decriminalizing Marijuana<\/p>\n
Albany, NY \u2014New York City Council Speaker Melissa-Mark-Viverito, State and Federal Legislation Committee Chair Karen Koslowitz , Finance Committee Chair Julissa Ferreras and Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer today released the New York City Council\u2019s State Budget and Legislative Agenda for the coming year.<\/p>\n
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