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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
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 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
Testimony
June 21, 2024
Testimony before the 2024 Charter Revision Commission – Public Safety Hearing

Charter RevisionChecks and BalancesHonest and Accountable GovernmentPolice Accountability
Testimony
May 10, 2019
2019 Charter Revision Commission - Response to Preliminary Staff Report

Charter RevisionChecks and BalancesCompetitive Electoral PoliticsExpanding Voter ParticipationHonest and Accountable GovernmentPolice AccountabilityPublic Ethics
Testimony
March 18, 2019
2019 Charter Revision Commission Testimony - Public Advocate

Charter RevisionChecks and BalancesHonest and Accountable Government
Testimony
June 19, 2018
2018 Charter Revision Commission Testimony - Community Boards

Charter RevisionChecks and BalancesCommunity BoardsHonest and Accountable Government
Testimony
May 11, 2012
Testimony to the Reports & Advisory Board Review Commission Regarding Proposed Waivers for Reporting Requirements and Task Forces
Checks and BalancesTransparency
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