As We Approach 2024, CM. Hanks Reflects on Challenges, Triumphs Community Has Shared, Demonstrating Resiliency – Updates On Environmental Bills, Noise Violations, City Of Yes Carbon Neutrality

As we approach the end of 2023, I find myself reflecting on the challenges and triumphs we’ve shared as a community. It has been a year of growth, resilience, and collaboration, and I want to express my gratitude for your unwavering support and dedication to making our community stronger.

Throughout the past year, we faced various challenges but together, we have demonstrated that our community is resilient. Your commitment to supporting one another and finding solutions to our shared problems has been truly inspiring.

We made strides in important areas such as development, healthcare, and community engagement. Your input and involvement in local initiatives have played a vital role in shaping the positive changes we’ve experienced. Let’s continue working together to build on these successes and address the ongoing needs of our community.

As we bid farewell to 2023, let’s also look ahead to the possibilities that the new year holds. I am optimistic about our collective ability to overcome challenges, embrace new opportunities, and create a community that thrives.

Thank you for your trust, collaboration, and dedication to making our community a better place for everyone. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year!

This Week At City Hall

Council Member Kamillah Hanks had a successful week at City Hall championing quieter neighborhoods. A set of environmental bills, co-sponsored by the Council Member, addressing noise violations were passed. Noise violations, a prevalent concern, rank as the top 311 complaint citywide and on Staten Island.

Key initiatives include early identification of loud construction equipment operating before 7 am or after 10 pm. Additionally, measures have been implemented to target excessively loud mufflers and drag racers, with fines as consequences.

Council Member Hanks remains committed to safeguarding our children and supporting skilled trades. With the passage of Reso 547A the Council ensures the high-grade and quality of concrete used in school and city building construction.

A significant milestone was achieved with the passing of the City of Yes Carbon Neutrality. This not only enhances flood resilience for neighborhoods like Livingston, Port Richmond, and West Brighton but also strengthens the electric grid, reducing blackouts and fortifying it against storms.

In a move to empower homeowners, bureaucratic red tape has been eliminated, facilitating the integration of solar and wind technology and enhancing flood resilience for their own homes.

For more information on these bills click here. The bills to search for in the box for the noise violation bill package are:

Into 774A
Intro 776A
Intro 778A
Intro 1194A

Banner Image: No nature, no future. Image Credit – Markus Spiske