[Absentee Ballots]
Williams: “This is far from the first time that the Board of Elections has failed to meet its mandate of facilitating a smooth, stable, secure election.”
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Jumaane D. Williams
NYC Public Advocate Introduces Legislation Promoting Police Transparency
[Policing Minors]
Williams: “The Public Advocate also introduced a resolution calling on the Governor and State Legislature to enact S4980A/A6982, which would make it clear that police are required to immediately notify parents that their child will be taken into custody.’
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Public Advocate Calls for Public Safety Reforms as Gun Violence Rises
[Public Advocate Williams\Gun Violence]
Williams: “Anecdotal evidence has suggested a work slowdown for several weeks now. The rumored slowdown implemented by some officers in retaliation for reforms, including those signed as recently as two days ago, is simply irresponsible.”
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NYC Public Advocate Speaks Out Against Senseless Gun Violence
[Jumaane D. Williams]
Williams: “We cannot grow numb to the headlines on our screens or the violence in our streets. This cannot be considered normal, in our city or anywhere. It must shock us, and shock us into action.”
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NYC Public Advocate: Excuses for Recent Gun Violence Unacceptable
[Gun Violence\Fourth July]
Williams: “We hear unhelpful and unconfirmed accusations and reasonings for this violence…To blame budget reallocations, bail reforms, or banning chokeholds is a false narrative.”
Photo: YouTube
NYC Public Advocate Hails Repeal of 50-A, Chokehold Ban, and Other Police Reforms
[Repeal of 50-A\Chokehold Ban\Police Reform]
Williams: “Together with finally banning chokeholds, enhancing oversight and investigations of officer interaction, and helping prevent false emergency calls that initiate them, the progress made today shows the power of protest to effect change.”
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Public Advocate Williams Urges Passage Of Real Property Tax Relief Bill
[New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams]
Williams: “The Coronavirus has hindered the ability of New Yorkers to meet their tax obligations over the past three months…The City must act in ways to ease this burden while balancing the budget.”
Photo: Jumaane Williams
NYC PUBLIC ADVOCATE TO GOVERNOR AND MAYOR: TIME TO ADDRESS INEQUITIES IN POLICING
[Reforming Police in New York}
Williams: “We must demonstrate that we are committed to making tangible and immediate changes that will address the inequities in our policing system that are at the heart of these protests.”
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NYC PUBLIC ADVOCATE WELCOMES INCLUSION OF “CURE VIOLENCE” GROUPS IN COVID-19 RESPONSE
[COVID-19\Cure Violence Groups]
Williams: “Our office has led the call…in pushing, for the city to move away from a law-enforcement centered response and to employ a grassroots, community-driven approach… encouraging social distancing- specifically by utilizing the existing Cure Violence Model.”
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NYC PUBLIC ADVOCATE WILLIAMS DEMANDS MORE AID FOR HOMELESS
[NYC Homelessness]
Williams: “The executive budget also includes $60 million in cuts to the Department of Homeless Services…I find this ironic and alarming given the need to isolate homeless individuals to stop the spread of COVID-19.”
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