Press Releases

Citizens Union Applauds Charter Revision Commission for Putting Ranked Choice Voting, CCRB Reforms on November Ballot

July 25, 2019) — Citizens Union, a leading good government group committed to fostering accountability, accessibility, and transparency in our government issues the following statement from Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum on the proposals put on the ballot by the Charter Revision Commission

Statement from Citizens Union Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum on the Passing of Former Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau

July 23, 2019 - Last night, New York lost a brilliant public servant and legal mind. For over four decades, first as United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and then as Manhattan's long-serving District Attorney, Bob worked tirelessly to make New York a safer and fairer place for all. He was relentless and fearless, taking on corporate greed, organized crime and crooked politicians in the pursuit of justice.

Statement from Citizens Union on Supreme Court Decision on Citizenship Question

June 27, 2019 - Today's Supreme Court decision, denying the Commerce Department's request to include a "citizenship question" on the 2020 census is a victory for democracy.

Citizens Union Issues Preference for Gregory Lasak in Democratic Primary for Queens District Attorney

June 17, 2019 - After undertaking a rigorous evaluation of candidates running in the upcoming Democratic Primary for Queens District Attorney Citizens Union, New York’s preeminent nonpartisan good government groups today announced its preference of Gregory Lasak.

Citizens Union Applauds Mayor, City Council, for Funding Census Outreach

June 14, 2019 - Citizens Union applauds the Mayor and the City Council on funding the 2020 census

Citizens Union Applauds Mayor de Blasio for including funding for early voting in city budget

April 29, 2019 - The recently passed reforms, including early voting, are an important first step. But reforms without the funds to properly implement them are not enough.

Citizens Union Calls for Oversight of Board of Elections

April 23, 2019 - Reforms recently passed in Albany are an important first step to protecting and expanding New Yorkers’ right to vote, but they must be implemented carefully and in good faith.

Citizens Union Applauds Legislature for Funding Census Outreach

March 29, 2019 - Given whats at stake, $40 million for community based outreach represents an incredibly wise investment.

Citizens Union Reacts to the Conviction of Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano

March 12, 2019 - Ed Mangano betrayed voters by using the office of the County Executive for personal financial gain.

Citizens Union Endorses Michael Blake for Public Advocate

February 22, 2019 - After undertaking a rigorous evaluation of 11 candidates running in the upcoming special election for Public Advocate, Citizens Union, one of New York State’s preeminent nonpartisan good government groups today announced its endorsement of Michael Blake.

Citizens Union Releases Report Outlining the Cost of Early Voting

February 7, 2019 Contact: Jake Oliver, [email protected], (347) 361-9983 Report finds that implementing early voting, electronic pollbooks and a combined primary…

Spending in the Shadows FY19 Executive Budget – Executive Summary

February 7, 2019 - Spending in the Shadows Executive Summary

Spending in the Shadows – Nonspecific Funding in the FY 19 NYS Executive Budget

February 7, 2019 - Spending in the Shadows Executive Budget

Spending in the Shadows 2019 Enacted Addendum

February 7, 2019 - Spending in the Shadows Enacted Addendum

Albany Passes Hsitoric Pro-Democracy Reforms, Long Championed by Citizens Union

January 14, 2019 - Today, the Senate and Assembly kept their promise to New Yorkers and passed historic reforms that will protect and expand voting rights in New York State. For too long, New York has had regressive voting laws that depress voter participation.

Citizens Union Applaud’s Governor Cuomo’s Pro-Democracy Agenda

December 17, 2018 - Citizens Union, a leading good government group committed to reforming New York City and State government to foster accountability, accessibility, and transparency, issues the following statement on Governor Cuomo's 2019 agenda.

Citizens Union of the City of New York Announces Candidate Preferences for New York City Offices in September 2017 Primary Elections

August 26, 2017 14 City Council Candidates and Current Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez Preferred Historic Civic Group Declines to…

Citizens Union Comments on NYS Compensation Committee Recommendations

December 11, 2018 - In order to attract the best, brightest, and most independent to public service, elected officials need to be compensated fairly for the work they do.

Citizens Union Statement on Sentencing of Syracuse Developer in Buffalo Billions Scandal

December 7, 2018 - "The charges brought against Joseph Gerardi speak to a culture of corruption in Albany and the need for a serious assessment of New York State’s ethics laws. Mr. Gerardi's conviction and sentencing, and that of top state officials in recent years, should serve as a reminder to lawmakers that it is time for Albany to be serious about ethics reform.

Citizens Union Reacts to Historic Senate Leadership Election

November 26, 2018 Betsy Gotbaum, Executive Director of Citizens Union, a leading good government group committed to reforming New York…

Statement from Citizens Union on Dismissal of Commissioner Mark Peters

November 20, 2018 Citizens Union, a leading good government group committed to reforming New York City and State government to…

Citizens Union Reacts to 2018 General Election Results

November 7, 2018 - By voting in candidates with progressive platforms, voters are signaling they want real reform in New York.

Citizens Union Announces Positions on Ballot Proposals for 2018 General Election

October 25, 2018 Download as a PDF For Immediate Release Media Contact: Jake Oliver [email protected] 347 361 9983 CITIZENS UNION…

2018 General Election Voters Directory Press Release

October 19, 2018 - After undertaking a rigorous evaluation of 17 candidates for state office, the good government group endorsed Andrew Cuomo for Governor, Letitia James for Attorney General, Thomas DiNapoli for Comptroller, and Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie and Andrew Gounardes for state Senate.

CU Reacts to Charges Brought Against Assemblymember Joseph Errigo

October 11, 2018 - "The charges brought yesterday against Assemblyman Joseph Errigo speak to a culture of corruption in Albany, where lobbyists and powerful interests can literally purchase lawmakers and legislation to suit their needs. This corruption is especially prevalent when it comes to decision making around economic development, and it should come as no surprise that nefarious interests looking to take advantage of the system are seeking to muddy the waters of oversight over huge sums of taxpayer dollars,"

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