During a recent candidate forum in Brooklyn, Council Member Justin Brannan, who is running for City Comptroller, criticized the inefficiencies and underfunding within city agencies. The event, hosted by several Democratic Clubs, allowed candidates to discuss issues such as city pensions, housing audits, and public spending. Brannan and other candidates emphasized the urgent need to audit the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to accelerate affordable housing processes, addressing the severe delays impacting vulnerable populations waiting for shelter solutions.
"If you want to build affordable housing in New York City, you've got to add 18 months to the timeline for them to approve the paperwork."
"There are people in shelters tonight who are waiting 18 months longer than they should because of that."
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