Named Chair of Mental Health Committee, Appointed to Parks, Land Use and Veterans Affairs Committees
“I
am delighted to be named the Chair of the Mental Health Committee and
appointed to seats on the Parks, Land Use and Veterans
Affairs Committees. There is a lot that we can do to improve mental
health and support the developmentally disabled population throughout
New York City and I am looking forward to getting to work.
“Additionally, I am pleased to be a member of the Parks, Land Use and Veterans Affairs Committees. The 11th
Council district has the most parkland of any district in the
City. I am looking forward to working with my colleagues to oversee
Parks projects and ensure they are completed within their budget and in a
timely manner.
“The jurisdiction that the Land Use committee has in regards to zoning and planning is extremely important. We must ensure that
developers comply with the zoning law and work with them to ensure responsible development is occurring throughout the City.
“We
also must do more to support our veterans who sacrifice their lives to
protect our freedoms. I believe my work on the Mental
Health committee can intertwine with my work on the Veterans Affairs
committee as many veterans unfortunately return home with mental health
issues such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,” said Council Member
Andrew Cohen.
