Committee on Finance · Apr 30, 2026
Thursdayat least 16 min4 officials identified0 public speakers1 agenda itemRoll call: 14 present, 3 absent (clerk)Video: Viebit
After the roll call, the result was announced as “a vote of 14 in the affirmative, 0 in the negative, and no abstentions, all items have been approved by the committee.”
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What happened
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- The committee took up a budget extender bill on the dates for the mayor’s proposed executive budget and budget message, and 5 preconsidered resolutions on real property tax exemptions.0:24
- The committee also took up Intro 0791-2026, which amends the district plan of the Fulton Street Business Improvement District to change the method of assessment.0:24
- A Department of Small Business Services deputy commissioner testified on the Fulton Street BID amendment, describing the current assessment formula and the proposed formula.2:10
- The executive director of the Fab Fulton Business Improvement District testified on the proposed amendment to the assessment formula, including a new class for vacant lots.10:26
- After the roll call, the result was announced as “a vote of 14 in the affirmative, 0 in the negative, and no abstentions, all items have been approved by the committee.”
Who spoke
4 officials identified · talk time, most first.
- Linda LeeChair · District 23 · 2.9 minFirst speaks at 0:24
- Darlene MealyDistrict 41 · 1.7 minFirst speaks at 5:49
- Crystal HudsonDistrict 35 · 0.5 minFirst speaks at 14:55
- Lincoln RestlerDistrict 33 · 0.5 minFirst speaks at 13:16
Roll call: 14 present, 0 excused, 3 absent. From the clerkPublic comment: 0 speakers.
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Hamlet, “Committee on Finance, Apr 30, 2026: New York.” https://cities.myhamlet.com/nyc/finance/meetings/2026-04-30. Data as of Oct 9, 2026 (version d14b03c); meeting of Apr 30, 2026.