Adrienne Adams: “We are now holding aside at least $1.9 billion. And we are…”

“So we are going to have to be prepared as far as the city's reserve. So right now, the City Council, under my leadership and negotiation, We are now holding aside at least $1.9 billion. And we are looking for the mayoral administration to, to do the same, if not do better than that. But we have got to hold aside our resources to protect our city and protect our folks.” (06:46–06:57)

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