December 6, 2025
Highlights:
From the Archives:

1923
Home rule for NYC achieved, giving local power thanks to Citizens Union’s advocacy

1959
CU leads effort that results in Robert Moses' resignation from city posts.

2009
CU supports Governor’s appointment of Lieutenant Governor to break Senate deadlock
Recent Action on Checks and Balances
Statements
Bill Memos
March 11, 2025
Group memo of support: Council Resolution on Charter Commission Reform
February 3, 2025
Memo of Support for S590 (Krueger)/A3665 (Simone), Charter Revision Process Reform
October 30, 2024
Testimony on Intro 1088-2024, Establishing a New Charter Revision Commission
June 6, 2024
Testimony on Intro 908-A, expanding advice and consent (before City Council vote)
Testimonies
July 7, 2025
Testimony to the 2025 Charter Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy – Supplemental Comments
April 10, 2025
Testimony before the 2025 Charter Revision Commission – Government Reform April Hearing
February 12, 2025
Testimony before the 2025 Charter Revision Commission – Housing and Land Use
July 8, 2024
Testimony before the 2024 Charter Revision Commission – Preliminary Report Hearing
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