Alicka Ampry-Samuel
Chair of the New York City Council’s Public Housing Committee, Alicka Ampry-Samuel, was unable to attend the NYCHA FY2021 Preliminary Budget Hearing out of an abundance of caution related to the COVID 19 outbreak.
On Tuesday, March 10, Chair Ampry-Samuel received notice that a teacher in her son’s school tested positive for COVID 19. At that time, as advised by NYC DOH, unless you have symptoms related to a cold or flu, continue to be vigilant and there is no cause for alarm. On Thursday, March 12 at 9pm, Chair Ampry-Samuel received another email from her son’s school stating a second teacher tested positive for COVID19.
As a result of the latest development, Chair Ampry-Samuel decided not to jeopardize the health and safety of her fellow colleagues and New Yorkers. After contacting Council staff, the City Administration and NYCHA, all agreed to continue with the budget hearing. Although the Chair requested the hearing be postponed for two weeks, because of the tight budget hearing schedule and in accordance with the City Charter, the hearing must move forward in her absence.
Chair Ampry-Samuel stated, “As Chair of the Public Housing Committee, I understand the need to put the safety of vulnerable families first. We are all feeling a little uneasy with this new outbreak, and now, pandemic. As we move forward with conducting the business of New York City, I will continue to work with NYCHA ensuring that our seniors are protected while buildings and centers are cleaned and sanitized. We all have a job to do but our first priority is to ensure that all New Yorkers are healthy and safe.” She went on to state, “Thank you Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson for stepping in to chair today’s budget hearing and for your leadership when advocating for the residents of public housing.”
Source: Naomi Hopkins
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