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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.

Testimony
July 7, 2025
Testimony to the 2025 Charter Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy - Supplemental Comments
Charter RevisionChecks and BalancesHonest and Accountable GovernmentPublic Ethics
Testimony
July 7, 2025
Testimony before the 2025 Charter Revision Commission – Manhattan July 7 Hearing
Charter RevisionEven Year Local ElectionsOpen Primaries
Testimony
June 23, 2025
Testimony before the 2025 Charter Revision Commission – Staten Island June 23 Hearing
Charter RevisionEven Year Local ElectionsOpen Primaries
Testimony
June 17, 2025
Testimony to the 2025 Charter Commission for Local Democracy - Government Accountability Hearing

Charter RevisionHonest and Accountable GovernmentMayoral RemovalPublic Ethics
Testimony
June 10, 2025
Testimony before the 2025 Charter Revision Commission – Bronx June 10 Hearing
Charter RevisionEven Year Local Elections
Testimony
May 19, 2025
Testimony before the 2025 Charter Revision Commission – Brooklyn May 19 Hearing
Charter RevisionOpen Primaries
Testimony
April 10, 2025
Testimony before the 2025 Charter Revision Commission – Government Reform April Hearing

Charter RevisionChecks and BalancesEven Year Local ElectionsExpanding Voter ParticipationHonest and Accountable GovernmentMayoral Removal
Testimony
February 24, 2025
Testimony before the 2025 Charter Revision Commission – Government Reform February Hearing
Charter RevisionEven Year Local ElectionsHonest and Accountable GovernmentMayoral RemovalOpen PrimariesPublic Ethics
Testimony
February 12, 2025
Testimony before the 2025 Charter Revision Commission – Housing and Land Use

Charter RevisionChecks and BalancesHonest and Accountable Government
Testimony
July 8, 2024
Testimony before the 2024 Charter Revision Commission – Preliminary Report Hearing
Charter RevisionChecks and BalancesHonest and Accountable GovernmentLegislative RulesTransparency
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