Jessica Ramos: “We have the $6 million in discretionary funding to acquire…”

“In the lot behind so that we could create jobs and build low income housing for our seniors. But unfortunately, the church is in dire need of money and We have the $6 million in discretionary funding to acquire that piece of land [for senior housing]. But my colleagues around the neighborhood have been pressing for a park that unfortunately is not the asking amount that the church needs. The city has only wanted to put up $4 million.” (42:27–42:40)

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