2 of 2 Pre-Stated Press Conference September 30th, 2009

http://council.nyc.gov/html/releases/prestated_9_30_09.shtml

At todays Stated Council meeting, the City Council will vote to improve the Citys graffiti removal process. Under this legislation, property owners who receive notices from the city regarding graffiti on their property will automatically receive free cleaning from the city unless they object. Previously, property owners were burdened with the responsibility of submitting a waiver request to the City to have the graffiti removed.

This Council will also vote to: * Rezone 128 blocks in Brooklyns Sunset Park neighborhood; * Require the Department of Education to submit student enrollment reports to the Metropolitan Transit Authority in order to better accommodate bus routes around public schools; * Call on the State Legislature to pass legislation limiting the rent contribution to 30% of their income for HASA clients who receive benefits from the Social Security Administration, the Veterans Administration, or have earned income; * Urge Congress to pass the Uniting American Families Act which allows United States citizens and legal permanent residents in bi-national same-sex relationships to sponsor their foreign-born partners for legal and permanent resident status.

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