Remarks by Joseph S. Geller
75 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 3
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“If I, through the chair, if I may ask a question. I guess it would be probably directed to the board attorney. If I might, through the chair.”
School Board · Jul 29, 2026
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School Board · Jul 29, 2026
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School Board · Jul 29, 2026
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“Wanted to know whether to address her. Absolutely.”
School Board · Jul 29, 2026
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“THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR, AND THANK YOU, BOARD MEMBER ESPINO, FOR BRINGING THIS. LINCOLN WAS MY FRIEND FOR OVER 40 YEARS SINCE WE WERE YOUNG LAWYERS AT THE SAME TIME AND FIRST WHEN HE WAS FIRST DIPPING HIS TOE INTO POLITICS. I admired him tremendously. And among his very many attributes, he was a patriot. And I use that as a term of art to describe who he was and what he stood for. And I don't mind saying that he profoundly influenced my personal views on a number of things, but particularly when it comes to the issue of Cuba, where I've chosen to associate myself for over 30 years, maybe…”
School Board · Jul 22, 2026
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“YES, MA'AM. YOU DIDN'T MENTION THE TREMENDOUS SERVICE. BROTHER JOSE PERFORMS FOR THE PUBLIC IN HIS BROADCASTING CAPACITY, HIS NEWSMAN CAPACITY, BUT CERTAINLY MARIO, CHRISTINA, DANIEL. Very happy. Those of us who mourn his loss as the loss of a friend and a leader are all very gratified, Board Member Espino, that you brought this, so thank you very much.”
School Board · Jul 22, 2026
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“I'm sorry to interrupt, Madam Chair, but as you know, I was here, but I had to step out for a few moments. I would like just if the official record would show me as a yes vote on the consent agenda. Thank you.”
School Board · Jul 22, 2026
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“As always, for following this up, as you have done so persistently and wonderfully. I thank you also, Board Member Espino, for that observation of a way that we could make this even a little stronger. But we just had this in front of us, colleagues, We just had it come up in the context of that parcel seven and moving forward. And on that occasion, just a few weeks ago, we were notified, I thought rather abruptly, that the proposed plan to make this effective was not gonna work. They said, suddenly, oh, well, everything's set to go except, We can't put I-PREP where we were gonna put I-PREP.…”
School Board · Jul 22, 2026
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“Well, I'm trying to second that amendment.”
School Board · Jul 22, 2026
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School Board · Jul 22, 2026
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“Always. Thank you. Always through the chair. Never without the chair, ever.”
School Board · Jul 22, 2026
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“Well, I had a question for him. Yes. So, through the chair, I understand, I think, what you said. We're pursuing all options. I think the board is about to amend the item to indicate specifically, as both Board Members Spino and the sponsor have said, that we look at other properties and other opportunities. And I understand you're looking at those, and I appreciate that. I guess it's a two-parter, and then I'll be quiet so you can Tell us what you can. Number one, is the fire station currently the most likely, most available option? Do we think it could work? I know previously Board Member…”
School Board · Jul 22, 2026
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“Yeah, thank you, Madam Chair. And I also want to indicate that I joined my colleague, Member Blanco in saying that I support this item. I think it's a great item. I think it's exactly the kind of item that we need to be moving forward with. And I'm also very pleased to see this happening. We have some excess space if we can use it and offset some revenue. I think Board Member Blanco's right saying we should have a policy I'm not so concerned with what the policy says, frankly. I mean, you know, I think that's very much a function of what the superintendent wants to do and how resources need…”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Jul 15, 2026
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“Well, Madam Chair, on F3, I just want to express support for it. It's in my district. It's a very helpful thing. It helps the temple and, you know, certainly is good for the school as well. Gets a little attention to it. So definitely in support of that item. Thank you, Madam Chair.”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Jul 15, 2026
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Facilities and Construction Committee · Jul 15, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Chair. I understand that I mean, this is without cause. It's not a fault on the part of the architect or anything. This is simply we don't need an extra building is my understanding.”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Jul 15, 2026
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“Follow-up, Madam Chair? Yes, sir. So that's perfectly fine. I mean, that's my district, and that's a great school. My daughter went to that school. But I just, if you could briefly, the hour is late, but if you could just briefly say what the plan is in view of what you said, the enrollment trends, et cetera, what the plan is for the program for the Early Childhood Center and how that will be moving forward. Just briefly, we don't need all the details, but I would like to hear just a little bit so I can assure my constituents up there that that program is still happening, even if it's not…”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Jul 15, 2026
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“Sorry, Madam Chair, I'm satisfied with that. As long as that program's going forward, I have no further follow-up. I appreciate your asking.”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Jul 15, 2026
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“But, you know, hearing that it's ongoing and will still be there, that's enough for me. Thank you, ma'am.”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Jul 15, 2026
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“I want to co-sponsor. Is it appropriate for motion for co-sponsorship?”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Jul 15, 2026
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“I'd like to move for co-sponsorship to this. All right. Second.”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Jul 15, 2026
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Facilities and Construction Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“And what parcel is this we're sitting in?”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“The most important thing, look, I don't want to delay this or slow it down or have it fall apart or anything. This is a good idea. We have an asset. We're trying to maximize it, and I understand just parcel 7 is like $27 million, right? My only concern is it seems like we're delivering on a significant part of what we're bringing to the table up front right now. And as much as I want to prioritize a location for IPREP, which we're going to need desperately, and doing something appropriate to respect the name, the legacy, and the community of Phyllis Wheatley, I don't want to see us doing all…”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Jun 10, 2026
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“Follow up, Mr. Chair. I don't want to take other people's time, but I would just ask, if nothing else, if it could be possible to at least include even in general language, when we describe some of these things that are gonna happen, where we talk about the 100,000, we talk about the term structured parking is used, it says elevators, it doesn't say a thing about it. If we could, I'm not asking for plans, I'm not asking for the count, but if we could at least include In this some between now and next week, not even to delay it, but if they would agree to some kind of more general language,…”
Facilities and Construction Committee · Jun 10, 2026