Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation · Aug 18, 2026
Tuesdayat least 2 h 51 min4 officials identified29 public speakers2 agenda itemsRoll call: 5 present, 2 absent (clerk)Video: Viebit
The Finance chair stated that the administration would not participate in the hearing because of ongoing litigation.
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What happened
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- The Finance chair stated that the administration would not participate in the hearing because of ongoing litigation.5:47
- Written testimony from the Department of Finance Commissioner was read into the record, covering implementation of the surcharge on non-primary residence properties.8:06
- The hearing was announced as concluded.2:51:03
Who spoke
4 officials identified · talk time, most first.
- Gale A. BrewerChair · District 6 · 40 minFirst speaks at 0:36
- Frank MoranoDistrict 51 · 5.1 minFirst speaks at 54:35
- Eric DinowitzDistrict 11 · 2.6 minFirst speaks at 26:35
- Susan ZhuangDistrict 43 · 2.6 minFirst speaks at 1:26:53
Roll call: 5 present, 0 excused, 2 absent. From the clerkPublic comment: 29 speakers.
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Hamlet, “Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation, Aug 18, 2026: New York.” https://cities.myhamlet.com/nyc/governmental-operations-state-federal-legislation/meetings/2026-08-18. Data as of Oct 9, 2026 (version d14b03c); meeting of Aug 18, 2026.