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Citizens Union was first established in 1897 to fight Tammany Hall and restore ethics and accountability to New York City government. We've done a lot of work since then. Search within our library to find issues we may have worked on in the past.

Statement
December 18, 2025
Citizens Union’s Statement in Response to DOI Report on the Conflicts of Interest Board’s Advisory Opinions
Public Ethics
Press Release
December 16, 2025
Watchdog Groups Oppose Rushed Council Pay Hike: Electeds Should Receive Fair Raise Through Outside Review Process
Elected Officials Compensation
Testimony
December 16, 2025
Testimony to the City Council: Legislation to Increase Compensation Levels for New York City Elected Officials
Elected Officials Compensation
Report
December 15, 2025
Super PACs Flooded NYC’s 2025 General Election With Record Cash Yet Still Failed to Buy the Outcome
Campaign Finance Reform
Report
December 12, 2025
Explainer: How to Increase Elected Officials’ Salaries in New York City
Elected Officials CompensationTransparency
Testimony
December 11, 2025
2025 Post-Election Hearing Testimony to the NYC Campaign Finance Board
Campaign Finance ReformPublic Ethics
Letters
December 11, 2025
Groups Ask NYS Ethics Commission to Address Harassment in Legislative Agenda
Public Ethics
Statement
December 6, 2025
Gov. Hochul’s Veto of Mayoral Referendum Bumping Bill: A Missed Opportunity to Stop Ballot Gamesmanship
Charter RevisionChecks and Balances
Letters
December 2, 2025
Letter to Governor Hochul: Sign the Bill Ending Mayoral Referenda “Bumping” Power
Charter RevisionChecks and Balances
Bill Memo
November 19, 2025
Memo in support of legislation providing the CCRB with officer body-worn camera footage
Police Accountability
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    • Fair and Open Elections
      • Even Year Local Elections
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      • Board of Elections Reform
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      • Charter Revision
      • Police Accountability 
      • Mayoral Removal
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    • CU in the News
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