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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.

Press Release
June 9, 2026
Citizens Union Foundation Launches Searchlight, a New Platform for Policy Ideas and Civic Opinion
Informed and Engaged New Yorkers
Press Release
June 8, 2026
Citizens Union Releases Full Candidate Interview Videos for 2026 Primary Elections
Informed and Engaged New YorkersVoters Guide
Press Release
May 20, 2026
Citizens Union Prefers Tom DiNapoli for New York State Comptroller
Voters Guide
Press Release
May 14, 2026
Citizens Union Announces Preferences in Competitive Legislative Primaries
Voters Guide
Press Release
April 10, 2026
Citizens Union Foundation Launches the George S. Kaufman Forums with Landmark Grant from the George S. Kaufman Charitable Foundation
Informed and Engaged New Yorkers
Press Release
April 9, 2026
Citizens Union Endorses Carl Wilson, Ranks Two Other Candidates in Special Election for New York City Council District 3
Voters Guide
Press Release
December 16, 2025
Watchdog Groups Oppose Rushed Council Pay Hike: Electeds Should Receive Fair Raise Through Outside Review Process
Elected Officials Compensation
Press Release
October 24, 2025
Citizens Union Releases Anti-Corruption and Accountability Agenda for the Next Mayor
Public EthicsVoters Guide
Press Release
October 21, 2025
Citizens Union Announces Endorsements of Three Candidates for City Council
Voters Guide
Press Release, Report
September 24, 2025
Even-Year Elections Drive Dramatically Higher Turnout for Races All the Way Down the Ballot, New Report from Citizens Union Finds
Even Year Local ElectionsExpanding Voter Participation
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      • Mayoral Removal
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