[0:14] I invite everyone to
[0:28] God.
[0:30] of all
[0:33] we gather to bless you.
[0:38] We thank you for these call to their
[0:44] mayity,
[0:47] compassion and deep commitment fairness
[0:50] for all. May they find strength and
[0:52] unity, clarity and purpose and a courage
[0:56] to build the city where every
[1:02] decision strengthen their resolve and
[1:04] may their servants the highest ideity
[1:28] high
[1:30] Therefore,
[1:32] color.
[1:58] base
[2:01] present colors.
[2:08] I invite William to lead the pledge of
[2:10] allegiance
[2:14] to the flag of the United States of
[2:17] America and to the republic for it
[2:20] stands one nation under God indivisible
[2:25] with liberty and justice for all.
[2:31] colors.
[2:33] Right face
[2:36] forward march.
[2:53] American.
[3:30] Just want to say that I'm honored to be
[3:31] here to do this today. So, please raise
[3:34] your right hand and repeat after me. I
[3:38] state your name. I, John Liberian,
[3:40] >> do solemnly swear
[3:42] >> that I will support the Constitution of
[3:44] the United States
[3:45] >> that I will support the Constitution of
[3:47] the United States
[3:48] >> and the Constitution of the State of New
[3:50] York
[3:50] >> and the Constitution of the State of New
[3:52] York
[3:52] >> and the charter of the city of
[3:54] Skenctity.
[3:57] >> and that I will faithfully discharge the
[3:59] duties
[3:59] >> and I will faithfully discharge the duty
[4:02] >> of the office of Skenctity City Council
[4:05] member. Office of Skenctity, City
[4:07] Council member.
[4:08] >> In and for the city of Skenctity.
[4:13] >> According to the best of my ability.
[4:15] >> According to my best of my ability.
[4:18] >> So help me.
[4:19] God.
[4:21] >> Thank you.
[4:42] And then here.
[5:02] I state
[5:03] >> I remember
[5:04] >> do solemnly swear
[5:07] >> that I will support the Constitution of
[5:08] the United States
[5:09] >> that I will support the Constitution of
[5:11] the United States
[5:12] >> constitution of the state of New York
[5:14] >> the Constitution of the State of New
[5:16] York
[5:16] >> and the charter of the city of Skenctity
[5:20] >> that I will faithfully discharge the
[5:22] duties
[5:23] >> that I will faithfully discharge the
[5:24] duties
[5:25] >> of the office of city council member
[5:29] >> of the office
[5:30] city council member
[5:31] >> in and for the city of Skenctity
[5:33] >> and and for the city of Skenity
[5:34] >> according to the best of my ability.
[5:38] >> So help ME [applause]
[6:00] I heard
[6:22] I am Wens who sold me swift who sold
[6:27] swear
[6:27] >> that I will support the Constitution of
[6:29] the United States
[6:30] >> that I will support the Constitution of
[6:31] the United States.
[6:32] >> Constitution of the State of New York
[6:34] >> the Constitution of the State of New
[6:36] York
[6:36] >> and the charter of the city of Ski
[6:38] >> and the charter of the city of
[6:39] Skenctity.
[6:39] >> And that I will faithfully discharge the
[6:41] duties of the office of city.
[6:44] >> And I will faithfully discharge
[6:46] >> the duties of
[6:48] >> office of city of Skenctity.
[6:52] Council member
[6:53] >> Council member
[6:55] >> and for the city of Skenity
[6:56] >> and for the city of Skenctity
[6:58] >> according to the best of my ability.
[7:01] >> So help me God. That's all I got.
[7:05] [applause]
[7:22] President
[7:28] » President
[7:34] [snorts]
[7:37] » I will make the motion to nominate Miss
[7:39] Dorian Dto Toro to serve as our city
[7:40] council president.
[7:45] Are there any discussion?
[7:49] » Any addition?
[7:54] » I make the motion to nominate Mr. Carl
[7:56] Williams as city council president.
[7:59] >> Is there a second?
[7:59] >> Yes. I second a motion to nominate Mr.
[8:02] Far Williams as our council president.
[8:07] >> Are there any discussion?
[8:23] Put the motion
[8:34] as far as
[8:37] Mr.
[8:43] Yes.
[8:45] >> Yes.
[8:48] >> No.
[9:06] >> Yes.
[9:37] Section 31
[9:49] There's not a business
[10:10] officer for
[10:18] Mark
[10:27] this time before I enterain motion.
[10:48] Thank you. Um, thank you, Mr. Mayor.
[10:52] Thank you everyone for joining us uh
[10:55] this afternoon here as we take our hold
[10:58] for our new Torum and for some of us my
[11:03] fourth term. I just want to give some
[11:06] remarks
[11:08] and again good afternoon friends,
[11:10] neighbors, colleagues and honored
[11:12] guests. I'm deeply grateful to stand
[11:15] before you today humbled, energized, and
[11:18] thankful for the opportunity to continue
[11:21] serving the people of the city of
[11:23] Skenctity. To the resident of this great
[11:26] city, thank you. Thank you for your
[11:28] trust. Thank you for your voice, your
[11:31] engagement, and for once again granting
[11:33] me the mandate to serve. I do take this
[11:37] responsibility, I do not take this
[11:39] responsibility lightly, and I never
[11:41] will. Today mark the beginning of a new
[11:44] term that is also a moment to reflect on
[11:47] the journey that now spans 12 years of
[11:50] service to this community. A community
[11:54] that has shaped me, challenged me, and
[11:57] inspire every step of the way. Over the
[12:00] past 12 years, we have worked together
[12:03] to move skinnity forward. We have faced
[12:06] economic uncertainty, aging
[12:08] infrastructure, public safety concern
[12:11] and moment that tests our resilience as
[12:15] a city. And time again,
[12:19] connectity rose to meet those
[12:21] challenges, not because of any one
[12:24] individual, but because of sheer
[12:26] commitment to progress, fairness, and
[12:28] opportunity.
[12:30] Together we have focused on
[12:32] strengthening neighborhood, supporting responsible development,
[12:38] investing in our infrastructure and
[12:40] ensuring that growth benefit all
[12:42] resident and not just a few. We have
[12:45] worked to modernize city service,
[12:48] support local business, protect
[12:50] taxpayers, and promote transparency and
[12:53] accountability in city government. I
[12:56] want to take a moment to acknowledge my
[12:58] city council colleagues, past and
[13:00] present.
[13:02] While we may not always agree, we are
[13:04] bound by a sheer responsibility to serve
[13:08] the people of Skenctity with honesty,
[13:10] transparency, and integrity.
[13:13] Healthy debate is not weaken. It's not
[13:16] weakness for democracy. It is strength.
[13:19] We must respect each other's opinion,
[13:21] listen thoughtfully, and work together
[13:24] in good faith. May I remind my
[13:26] colleagues that the city council exists
[13:28] as a check and balance for taxpayers,
[13:31] and we must never forget that our first
[13:34] obligation is to the public we serve,
[13:37] not to an individual or department.
[13:41] We must do our job without fear of
[13:43] intimidation and threat from any sources
[13:46] including from within and always remain
[13:49] focused on what is best for our city.
[13:51] Accountability and professionalism must
[13:53] guide our work now and always.
[13:57] I want to take thank those who made our
[14:01] campaign possible. First my sincere
[14:04] gratitude to our campaign director Bob
[14:07] Brown. Bob, your leadership, strategy,
[14:10] insight,
[14:11] and steady hard work were invaluable.
[14:15] You believe in this campaign, and your
[14:18] tireless work behind the scene makes
[14:20] make a real difference. I would also
[14:23] like to thank county chairman France
[14:25] Salamone,
[14:26] county attorney Chris Gardner, Tom
[14:30] Delague, Doug Williams, and many, many
[14:32] others. I am deeply thankful for your
[14:35] support.
[14:37] To the committee members and campaign
[14:39] volunteers, those who knocked on doors,
[14:42] made phone calls, organized events, and
[14:45] give their time and energy. Thank you.
[14:48] Your dedication is is the heartbeat of
[14:51] democracy and I'm truly grateful for
[14:54] every hour you give. To my family, wife
[14:57] Rita, my two daughter Maniah Ta.
[15:02] Thank you for your patience, your
[15:05] sacrifice,
[15:06] and your unwavering support. Public
[15:09] service is never a solo endeavor, and I
[15:13] could not do this without your love,
[15:15] encouragement, and understanding.
[15:18] Allow me to extend my sincere thanks to
[15:20] Supreme Court Justice Christine Clark
[15:23] for administering me out of office. And
[15:27] once again to the vote of Skynet, thank
[15:29] you for placing your confidence in me.
[15:32] This election was not just a victory. It
[15:35] was a reaffirmation of sheer value and
[15:38] share gold. I hear your hopes. I
[15:41] understand your concern and I accept
[15:43] this mandate with humility and resolve.
[15:47] As we look ahead, our work continues. We
[15:51] must keep building a city that is safe,
[15:53] affordable, and welcoming. A city where
[15:56] neighborhoods are strong, where young
[15:58] people see opportunity, and where
[16:00] seniors are respected, and where a
[16:02] working family can thrive. a city that
[16:05] plans responsible for the future while
[16:08] honoring the character and history that
[16:10] made Skynity unique.
[16:13] I remain committed to listening to
[16:15] resident
[16:16] to community leaders and to the
[16:19] differing differing viewpoint because
[16:21] the best solution comes from open
[16:23] dialogue. I believe deeply in this city.
[16:26] I believe in its people and I believe
[16:28] that when we work together with
[16:30] integrity, courage and determination,
[16:33] there is no limit to what Skin City can
[16:35] achieve. Thank you for the honor of
[16:38] serving as your councilman. Thank you
[16:41] for your trust and thank you for
[16:42] allowing me to continue this work on
[16:44] behalf of the city that we all love. May
[16:47] God bless you and may God bless this
[16:50] great city of Skenctity. Thank you.
[16:53] [applause]
[17:09] Good afternoon everyone. Thanks for
[17:11] coming. As I stand before God and the
[17:16] people of Skenctity, I do not stand in
[17:18] my own strength. I stand in the strength
[17:21] of God that God has given me and the
[17:23] purpose he has placed inside me. I want
[17:26] to thank my family for standing by me on
[17:29] this journey. I stand here with
[17:31] commitment that does not shift, bend or
[17:34] break based on who agrees or disagrees
[17:36] with me. My leadership is rooted in
[17:39] faith, anchored in truth and guided by
[17:41] values that cannot be negotiated. I was
[17:44] not called to please people. I was
[17:46] called to serve the people. and serving
[17:48] people require is integrity. It requires
[17:51] courage. It requires the willingness to
[17:53] stand firm when others rather you sit
[17:56] down and be silent. It requires the
[17:58] boldness to speak truth even when
[18:00] opinions get loud and intimidation is
[18:03] felt. It requires discipline to stay
[18:05] focused on purpose not popularity.
[18:09] My commitment to skenctity is not built
[18:11] on applause. It is built on my
[18:14] assignment from God and on the
[18:16] responsibility given given to me by the
[18:19] people who s seated me here. This city
[18:22] is filled with people who know how to
[18:25] endure, rebuild and rise. Families who
[18:29] sacrifice. Seniors who paved the way.
[18:32] Young people whose dreams deserve to be
[18:34] protected and nurtured. Workers,
[18:37] caregivers, and neighbors who show
[18:39] strength every single day. You are the
[18:42] reason I serve. You are the reason I
[18:44] stand firm. And you are the reason I
[18:46] refuse to compromise the values that
[18:49] guide me. My faith teaches me that truth
[18:51] is not something we adjust to fit the
[18:55] moment. Truth is not something we water
[18:57] down to avoid conflict. Truth is
[19:00] something we stand on bodily,
[19:06] consistently, and without apology. So
[19:09] let me be clear. I will not compromise
[19:12] my integrity to make others comfortable.
[19:15] I will not silence my values to avoid
[19:18] criticism. I will not reshape truth to
[19:20] match someone else's opinion. And I will
[19:23] not abandon my calling because someone
[19:25] disagrees with me. Leadership requires a
[19:28] steady heart, a clear mind. It requires
[19:30] the courage to say this is wrong even
[19:33] when others believe it's right. It
[19:35] requires humility to listen and strength
[19:37] to stand. My commitment to Skenctity is
[19:40] unwavering. I will continue to advocate
[19:43] for opportunity, dignity, unity, and the
[19:46] community where every person, every
[19:48] family, every senior, every child feels
[19:52] valued and supported. I will continue to
[19:54] put people first because that is what
[19:57] true leadership does. As we move
[20:00] forward, our city council must recommit
[20:04] ourselves to the heart of the public.
[20:07] That begins with teamwork. real teamwork
[20:10] where communication is honest,
[20:11] transparent, parent, and rooted and
[20:14] respected. We cannot serve the city if
[20:17] we are unwilling to listen to one
[20:18] another even when we disagree.
[20:26] Scripture Scripture tells us a house
[20:28] divided against cannot stand. If
[20:31] skenctity is going to stand strong, then
[20:34] we must first stand together. We must
[20:36] rise above division, judgment, gossip,
[20:40] and old wounds. Too often we allow
[20:43] assumptions, bitterness, and dishonesty
[20:45] to shape our interaction. This cannot be
[20:48] the standard for leadership in the city.
[20:51] Skenctity deserves better and we must be
[20:53] better. Our responsibility is to model
[20:56] unity, not perform it, but live it. to
[21:00] show their integrity. To show that
[21:02] integrity still matters, to demonstrate
[21:04] strength is found not in tearing one
[21:07] another down, but building one another
[21:09] up. We will communic When we communicate
[21:13] with truth, listen with humility, and
[21:15] treat each person with dignity. We can
[21:17] create space for real progress and real
[21:20] healing. The future of Skenctity depends
[21:22] on leadership who put people above
[21:25] politics, purpose above eagle,
[21:28] and truth above convenience. If we want
[21:31] the city where every resident feels
[21:34] valued, safe, and seen, then we must
[21:36] start by treating one another with
[21:38] respect. This is how we move forward.
[21:41] This is how we honor our city, and this
[21:43] is how we build a stronger, more
[21:45] compassionate, and more purpose-driven
[21:47] skinnity. I stand here before you today
[21:50] not seeking validation but embra em
[21:52] embracing my responsibility. I stand
[21:54] here ready to serve with conviction,
[21:56] clarity and faith that guides every step
[21:59] I take. I am committed to truth. I am
[22:02] committed to integrity and I am
[22:03] committed to serve the people of skity
[22:06] without compromise. Thank you all all
[22:08] that help me all that's been there for
[22:10] me. Thank you for trusting me. Thank you
[22:12] for believing in this mission and thank
[22:14] you for walking with me. God bless you
[22:16] all.
[22:18] >> [applause]
[22:34] [clears throat]
[22:35] >> Good afternoon everyone. First I want to
[22:37] thank the people who brought me to this
[22:39] moment. To my parents, thank you for
[22:41] always supporting me and for teaching me
[22:43] the values that guide me today. To my
[22:45] friends and supporters, thank you for
[22:47] standing by my side, knocking on doors,
[22:49] having hard conversations, and believing
[22:51] in this campaign and in this city. As my
[22:54] wonderful fiance, thank you for your
[22:56] patience, your strength, and your
[22:57] support over this past year and
[22:59] everything that came with it. You
[23:01] carried a lot so I could do this, and I
[23:02] am truly, truly grateful. I stand here
[23:05] with deep gratitude as a new member of
[23:07] the Skenctity City Council. This is a
[23:09] great honor and a trust that the people
[23:11] of Skenctity have placed in me. Thank
[23:13] you for believing that together we can
[23:14] move our city in the right direction. I
[23:17] also understand what it means to be the
[23:18] youngest person ever to hold this seat.
[23:21] That is not just about me, but it's
[23:23] about every young person who wants to be
[23:25] heard and have a role in shaping our
[23:27] future. It it proves that leadership is
[23:29] not about age, but about service,
[23:31] listening, and being willing to work
[23:33] hard for others. Connectity has a proud
[23:35] history. We were once known as the city
[23:37] that lit and hauled the world. A place
[23:39] where new ideas and hard work helped
[23:42] power communities far beyond our own.
[23:44] That history should guide us now and
[23:46] challenge us to show good, honest, and
[23:48] responsible leadership in how we treat
[23:50] one another and how we make decisions.
[23:52] As I begin this work, I know how much
[23:54] trust you have placed in me. I will
[23:56] serve all of Skenctity and remember that
[23:58] this seat does not belong to me, belongs
[24:01] to the people of Skenctity. From our
[24:02] busy neighborhoods to our local
[24:04] businesses, from our parks and playing
[24:06] fields to our cultural landmarks, we are
[24:08] one community. A community of
[24:11] resilience, creativity, and heart. Thank
[24:14] you again for the trust you have placed
[24:15] in me. I am honored to serve as your
[24:17] councilman, and I look forward to
[24:18] working with each and every one of you.
[24:20] Makes Skity a better place. Thank you,
[24:22] and let's get to work. [applause]
[24:33] entertain a motion to this meeting.
[24:38] I apologize. We're going to have a
[24:41] benediction
[24:43] from Pastor Roberts of the Faith
[24:46] Deliverance Tabernacle.
[25:03] Almighty God, we thank you today for our
[25:07] community and leaders.
[25:10] We ask your blessings upon our newly
[25:14] inspired council members after the
[25:16] entire council.
[25:18] financial wisdom to discern, integrity
[25:23] to act, and humility to serve all
[25:26] citizens with justice and compassion.
[25:31] May they work together for the common
[25:33] good, promoting peace, opportunity,
[25:38] and wellbeing for everyone in our city.
[25:41] Strength to face challenges with courage
[25:45] and to build a future. We all can
[25:48] flourish. We ask this.
[25:51] for the good of our city and
[25:55] his people. In the name of the Father
[25:58] and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
[26:01] Amen.
[26:05] » Thank you, pastor. I'll entertain a
[26:07] motion to adjourn
[26:10] some of council meeting
[26:14] 12.
[26:17] I wish every