2010 City Charter Revision Commission Ballot Questions
On March 3, 2010, Mayor Bloomberg announced the appointment of a City Charter Revision Commission consisting of fifteen members charged…
Report Finds Over $94 Million Raised During 2008 State Legislative Election Cycle
February 17, 2009 - Business interests dominate campaign donations; real estate and health care industries biggest corporate campaign contributors. Civic groups call for public financing of elections and other campaign reforms.
Citizens Union Reaffirms Its Support For A New York State Campaign Finance Public Matching Fund Program
May 8, 2008 - Historic Good Government Group far prefers a matching program over full financing; urges Governor and State Legislature to pass meaningful campaign finance reform legislation before session ends. Good Government Group believes matching program is best use of public funds because it still allows for voters to participate in democracy by making contributions throughout the course of a campaign.
On Introduction 586: in Relation to Campaign Finance Reform
June 12, 2007 - INTRODUCTION 586: A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE NEW YORK CITY CHARTER AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE…
Group Statement in Support of City Campaign Finance Reform
June 5, 2007 - Proper disclosure, support for small gifts, strong public financing, and rigorous enforcement have been key elements to the success and integrity of the program. We believe these new changes will help lock in all of these elements for years to come.
On Introduction 502: in Relation to the Contents of a Lobbyist’s Statement of Registration
February 20, 2007 - CITIZENS UNION WRITTEN TESTIMONY TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS INTRODUCTION 502: A LOCAL LAW TO…
On “Report on the 2005 Elections: Public Dollars for the Public Good”
December 7, 2006 - Citizens Union Testimony to the Committee on Government Operations Review of the New York City Campaign…
Testimony to the Campaign Finance Board on “Pay-to-Play”
April 18, 2006 - CITIZENS UNION TESTIMONY TO THE NEW YORK CITY CAMPAIGN FINANCE BOARD On “Pay to Play” DELIVERED…
Campaign Finance Reform
Citizens Union is a leading advocate for campaign finance reform and has long been concerned about the undue influence of…
Make Elections Competitive
Citizens Union is a leading advocate for campaign finance reform and has long been concerned about the undue influence of…
Archived Campaign Finance Reform Work
Citizens Union has long advocated for campaign finance reforms and against the undue influence of money on campaigns, candidates and…