Remarks by Bruce Guyton
618 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 4 of 25
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“Okay. Are there any questions or comments? Hearing none, Madam Clerk.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Okay, I would entertain a motion for approval. So moved. It's been moved by Vice Chair Spiritus. I need a second. I need a second. I'll second it. It's been moved by Vice Chair Spiritus and seconded by me, the Chair, on discussion of the motion.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Okay. Where did Chief go? Oh, right here. Chief, go ahead. Okay, Chief, we had a discussion early on about the advocacy program, and you indicated that it was not adequately funded. The advocacy manager indicated that sometimes they have to come out of their own pockets. Well, I'm sure it's accurate, but why is that?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Councilwoman Lanier alluded to the level better cover the advocacy program, maybe not fully. Are there funds that you can shift around within your budget?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“As it relates to that specific program, and I don't know if you can answer this question, how much additional do you think we may not be but to put you in a better place where employees don't have to come out of their pockets.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“and having a quota of what to represent and cover. But on a serious note, we need to figure out a way to provide at least some additional funding to this program. And before we pass this budget, that's why the operations budget, this is our last vote on the budget, right? It is, yes. Chair.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Not being able to access those funds because they don't understand. Let's finish this advocacy program. That's how to determine. Do you have any vacant positions that you may be able to shift some funds into that program?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“I guess. Let me ask you, we've got to approve this tonight. Can we still move funds around after we approve the budget?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“I wasn't thinking that much. I know that's what one of my colleagues said. I was thinking more realistically.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Vice Chair Spiritus, Councilwoman Miller-Anderson. Did I hear you, Miss? No, it was Councilwoman, near then, Councilwoman Miller-Anderson. Mr. Chair, don't forget to add me to that list. And Mayor.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“I've been thinking about it. Okay. Okay. Can we do that after we approve the budget?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Okay. Good idea, Vice Chair. Councilwoman Lanier.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“With housing, okay. Yes. Councilwoman Miller-Anderson.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“The properties on Broadway, which ones are you referring to? The old subway and all of those properties?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Do you know when that sale is supposed to be completed, consummated?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Okay. Mayor Lofton, Councilwoman Lanier, what do you all I think he agrees with that possibility.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“You just mentioned something critical that you kind of glossed over. I've made available from the sale?”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Sure. It was Councilwoman Lanier, then Vice Chair Spiritus.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“Okay, thank you. Okay. Yes, Councilwoman Davis-Preneur. Your mic is not on.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“So we're looking for some funds that can be secured right now.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026
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“To be transferred and repaid at the time when the MEEHOP and maybe the seller property come in.”
City Council · Sep 22, 2026