New Council, New Visions: Building a Local Democracy the Public Can Trust

Inaugural George S. Kaufman Forum Event

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 8:30–10:00 AM

The Greene Space, 44 Charlton Street

(on South Varick/7th Avenue)

Doors open at 8:15am
continental breakfast included

Join Citizens Union Foundation for the launch of the George S. Kaufman Forum, a new flagship speaker series dedicated to wide-ranging, solutions-oriented conversations on the public policy issues shaping New York City, made possible through the generous support of the George S. Kaufman Charitable Foundation. Learn more about the launch of the George S. Kaufman Forums at Citizens Union Foundation.

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RESTORING NEW YORKERS’ TRUST AFTER YEARS OF SCANDAL

CONVERSATION WITH

City Council Speaker Julie Menin

**Citizens Union Board Chair John Avlon**

PRIORITIES, PRESSURES, AND POSSIBILITIES IN THE NEW COUNCIL

PANEL DISCUSSION

**Minority Leader David Carr, District 50 (Staten Island)**

**Council Member Shekar Krishnan, District 25 (Queens)**

**Council Member Justic Sanchez, District 17 (Bronx)**

**Moderator: Grace Rauh, Citizens Union Executive Director**

MORE SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED

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About the George S. Kaufman Forum

The George S. Kaufman Forum is Citizens Union Foundation’s flagship speaker series on public policy and civic life in New York City. Named in honor of George S. Kaufman, a longtime Citizens Union Foundation board member, real estate developer, and dedicated civic leader, the Forum is made possible through the generous support of the George S. Kaufman Charitable Foundation. The Forum brings together policymakers, advocates, academics, journalists and community leaders for important conversations on the issues shaping our city. Held four times a year and available via livestream, the Forum reflects Citizens Union’s commitment to making civic dialogue accessible to all New Yorkers.