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Two members are in the running for most talk time (preliminary)

Preliminary: at least 72% of members’ talk time is identified, under the 80% for a full comparison. The two in the running each average 10 to 11.6 minutes a meeting, and each could rank first; the data can’t order them.
At least 72% of members’ talk time here is identifiedPreliminary: under 80% of talk time is identified.
72% identified80% for a full comparison
Runs the meetings
Lisa KersavageChair · runs the meetings7.0min of talk time a meetingRuns the meetings, so not comparedVoice identified at 5 of 9 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking7.0 min of talk time a meetingRuns the meetings, so not compared.2 questions asked
Their top topics
Historic preservation100%
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Members · listed by seat
Wellington ChenMember3.7min of talk time a meeting6–7 of 7place in talk time, as a rangeVoice identified at 19 of 23 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking3.7 min of talk time a meeting90% range 2.8 to 7.3 minutes, over 23 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.20 questions asked
Their top topics
Historic preservation100%
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Stephen ChuMember10.0min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 7 members comparedVoice identified at 15 of 23 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking10.0 min of talk time a meeting90% range 6.9 to 15.8 minutes, over 23 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.68 questions asked
Their top topics
Historic preservation100%
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Three of their clips
Landmarks Preservation CommissionSep 15, 2026 · 3:06:30
So if you do remove that earth, you’re exposing more of the facade of the house under the window. Is there a proposed elevation of that?”
Landmarks Preservation CommissionOct 28, 2025 · 2:26:34
If those are classified as basements, they then in, in height, they are a basement and 1 floor above grade, correct?”
Landmarks Preservation CommissionJun 9, 2026 · 3:22:59
…a lot of ornament on the existing archways that are missing in the proposed. Does that mean you’re getting rid of that?”
Mark GinsbergMember7.8min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 7 members comparedVoice identified at 22 of 23 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking7.8 min of talk time a meeting90% range 6.2 to 12.0 minutes, over 23 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.84 questions asked
Their top topics
Historic preservation100%
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Two of their clips
Landmarks Preservation CommissionJul 21, 2026 · 2:36:45
I have 2. First, will the bronze be maintained bright, or will it be allowed to weather?”
Landmarks Preservation CommissionJun 9, 2026 · 1:40:01
Where you picked a sort of wood color, but I know Trex can also come in a gray, which would be closer to the stone that you’re using elsewhere. What was the logic in that color selection?”
Michael GoldblumMember11.6min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 7 members comparedVoice identified at 21 of 23 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking11.6 min of talk time a meeting90% range 9.4 to 16.3 minutes, over 23 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.57 questions asked
Their top topics
Historic preservation100%
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Two of their clips
Landmarks Preservation CommissionSep 15, 2026 · 1:41:39
What I’m asking specifically is, has the commission ever authorized the removal of a stained glass, non-religiously themed stained glass window from a building For sale, for permanent sale and removal.”
Landmarks Preservation CommissionJul 28, 2026 · 1:26:05
So now that the building is stabilized Why would you expect the brick to continue deteriorating?”
Everardo JeffersonMember4.9min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 7 members comparedVoice identified at 18 of 23 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking4.9 min of talk time a meeting90% range 3.6 to 8.6 minutes, over 23 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.68 questions asked
Their top topics
Historic preservation100%
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Landmarks Preservation CommissionApr 21, 2026 · 26:56
I’m trying to figure out what’s the concept of the style of the building. Is it postmodern? Is it eclectic? And what’s the difference between the two in terms of this committee?”
Landmarks Preservation CommissionJun 23, 2026 · 38:41
Since the center moved to St. Paul’s and St. Andrew’s, have they kept up their payments? Have they been viable?”
Frank MahanMember8.1min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 7 members comparedVoice identified at 19 of 23 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking8.1 min of talk time a meeting90% range 6.2 to 12.6 minutes, over 23 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.61 questions asked
Their top topics
Historic preservation100%
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Three of their clips
Landmarks Preservation CommissionJun 9, 2026 · 2:42:44
It’s, um, a big improvement over what’s there. I do think that there’s a disconnect between the symmetry of the rooftop addition and asymmetry of the, uh, the lower portion of the building.”
Landmarks Preservation CommissionMay 5, 2026 · 2:08:48
There was some discussion about the profile and the detailing, the design, the opaque versus transparent character of the pilasters in the 41 building. Have there been any revisions or refinements to that element?”
Landmarks Preservation CommissionJun 23, 2026 · 1:58:06
…on slide 26, there’s a rendering of a building indicated currently under construction. Where is that located?”
Angie MasterVice Chair8.4min of talk time a meetingRan some of its meetings, so not comparedVoice identified at 17 of 23 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking8.4 min of talk time a meetingRan some of its meetings, so not compared.26 questions asked
Their top topics
Historic preservation100%
Share of the time they spoke, by topic. Only topics that passed our check.
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Three of their clips
Landmarks Preservation CommissionJun 9, 2026 · 37:29
Yeah, I just have 2 questions. Can you tell me how many residential units are planned for this tower?”
Landmarks Preservation CommissionJul 28, 2026 · 3:00:19
…of the comments that we heard consistently from the public testimony was a desire for you to retain a little bit more historic fabric, especially I think along Madison, the cornice line and the pediment. Is that something you had considered?”
Landmarks Preservation CommissionJun 23, 2026 · 2:02:24
…if you were to regularize the floor heights, kind of lower them to what the You know, the lower levels are. How much would that take off the, I guess, 205 feet height approximately?”
Stephen WilderMember6.6min of talk time a meetingIn the same talk-time range as most of the 7 members comparedVoice identified at 20 of 23 transcribed meetings while seated
AttendanceThe clerk’s roll calls for this body aren’t in our record.
Speaking6.6 min of talk time a meeting90% range 5.3 to 10.7 minutes, over 23 meetings held while seated. Counts only speech we can attribute by voice, so it can undercount.33 questions asked
Their top topics
Historic preservation100%
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Three of their clips
Landmarks Preservation CommissionFeb 24, 2026 · 51:38
I think, uh, I can find the overall application appropriate, but I do agree that the Mansard and the Dormers do need a little bit of work on the details and scale and proportions.”
Landmarks Preservation CommissionApr 14, 2026 · 1:03:31
…your project timeline has fiscal years. Is that saying the work is happening that year or is going to take that long to complete the work?”
Landmarks Preservation CommissionMar 24, 2026 · 48:11
…just quick question for the extension over both buildings. What was the reason again for differentiating the size of the windows on, on the North Moore Building versus the Greenwich Building?”
“Voice identified” counts the meetings where we could attribute a member’s voice. A meeting missing there means we couldn’t attribute it, not that they were absent.