Report
July 7, 2025
Fact Sheet: Opening New York City’s Closed Primary System
Open Primaries
Report
February 24, 2025
Citizens Union Calls on Charter Revision Commissions to Implement Bold Reforms to Strengthen Democracy and Government Accountability
For Immediate Release Contact: Lauren Mannerberg, 929-553-7702, lauren@anatgerstein.com New Report Outlines Key Measures to Boost Voter…
Charter RevisionEven Year Local ElectionsHonest and Accountable GovernmentMayoral RemovalOpen PrimariesPublic Ethics
Report
August 2, 2010
Citizens Union Report on Special Elections In New York City Convincingly Shows Voter Turnout is Greater in Nonpartisan Elections than Partisan Elections
Originally Published: August 2, 2010 Good Government Group's study reveals turnout is 57 percent higher for City Council nonpartisan special…
Competitive Electoral PoliticsOpen Primaries
Report
June 30, 2010
Citizens Union Unveils 50 Specific Recommendations For City Charter Revision
Originally Published: June 30, 2010 Calls for increasing avenues for participation in both elections and governing in a diverse and large city…
Charter RevisionChecks and BalancesCommunity BoardsCompetitive Electoral PoliticsExpanding Voter ParticipationHonest and Accountable GovernmentOpen PrimariesPolice AccountabilityTerm LimitsTransparency
Report
June 30, 2010
Citizens Union Issues Report with Recommendations for Increasing Avenues for Participation in Governing and Elections in New York City
Charter RevisionChecks and BalancesCommunity BoardsCompetitive Electoral PoliticsExpanding Voter ParticipationLegislative RulesOpen PrimariesPublic EthicsTransparency