Citizen Portal
Sign In

Yonkers council backs increased federal funding for Section 8 vouchers; roll call split recorded

4131349 · May 28, 2025

Get AI-powered insights, summaries, and transcripts

Subscribe
AI-Generated Content: All content on this page was generated by AI to highlight key points from the meeting. For complete details and context, we recommend watching the full video. so we can fix them.

Summary

The council adopted a resolution urging Congress and the administration to increase funding for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program; roll-call responses on the record show a split vote, with the resolution adopted.

The Yonkers City Council adopted a resolution urging the President, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to increase financial support for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, citing local need tied to homelessness. The resolution was introduced by the council and adopted following a roll-call vote.

On the roll call recorded on the floor, Council member Moretti voted No and Minority Leader Breen voted No; Majority Leader Rubo, Council member Benita Isaac, Council member Whit Robinson and Council President Collins Bellamy voted Yes. Council member Diaz was absent. The transcript records the motion as adopted.

No substantive debate was recorded on the council floor during the item. The resolution is an expression of the council’s position and does not bind federal action; the transcript does not specify subsequent city actions to accompany the message to federal officials.