Remarks by Bob Kettle
27 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 2
- Play at 3:29:55
“Thank you, Council President. I would just note that this program and our proviso are not new. They're part of the current year budget that we all voted on last fall. And I should note, too, I'm going to be meeting with NYU on Friday. I have confidence in the review, and I'm confident It should be done in September, and if the mayor keeps to her word, I think we can move forward. So thank you. Thank you, Council. Colleagues, I ask for your vote.”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026
- Play at 3:33:45
“Thank you, Council President. I just wanted to speak on basically the same topic I spoke during committee. I was not here. I was remoting in. I was out of town. But I do think it's important. I do come from a red county of a blue state. I am a retired military naval officer. And what is happening at the federal level with respect to President Trump's actions, if you look at what's happening in DOD with Secretary Hegseth, It's appalling. And I think it's important for somebody like me, looks like me, my background, where I'm from, and so forth, to speak just like I did over a Zoom call, but…”
City Council · Aug 11, 2026