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Committee approves resolution condemning ‘floating island of garbage’ remark at political rally
Summary
The committee unanimously approved a resolution condemning a comment made at a political rally that described Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage." The resolution affirms the city’s support for its Puerto Rican residents and will be transmitted as a formal council resolution.
The Development & Government Relations Committee voted to approve a resolution condemning a derogatory comment made at a political rally that targeted Puerto Rico and Puerto Rican people.
Councilor Anderson Burgos introduced the resolution and read it into the record. The draft resolution cites the council’s representation of the largest per-capita Puerto Rican population outside Puerto…
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