New York, NY (August 7, 2026) – Citizens Union today released the following statement from Executive Director Grace Rauh in response to reports that a partisan political organization had a table at a government-run town hall in Brooklyn on August 6, 2026:

“There needs to be a bright line between government-led civic engagement and political organizing. A government-run town hall that crosses that line is deeply concerning. The public needs an explanation from City Hall about how a partisan political organization was able to set up a table at an official city event, and what steps will be taken to keep partisan activity separate from government-run civic engagement going forward.”