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Testimony May 10, 2019

Honest and Accountable Government Charter Revision Police Accountability Public Ethics Checks and Balances Expanding Voter Participation Competitive Electoral Politics

2019 Charter Revision Commission – Response to Preliminary Staff Report

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From the Archives:

1923

Home rule for NYC achieved, giving local power thanks to Citizens Union’s advocacy

1963

Community boards created after CU advocates for local districts and greater citizen input

1983

CU files amicus brief against the undemocratic Board of Estimate

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