"These cuts would be devastating for both our City's Community Boards and the people of New York, who depend on Community Boards to make their voices heard" said Thompson. "Community Boards are the primary way most New Yorkers participate in and interact with our City government. As such, it is necessary that they be appropriately funded."
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Comptroller Bill Thompson Statement on Community Board Funding
"These cuts would be devastating for both our City's Community Boards and the people of New York, who depend on Community Boards to make their voices heard" said Thompson. "Community Boards are the primary way most New Yorkers participate in and interact with our City government. As such, it is necessary that they be appropriately funded."