Citizens Union Hails Mayor De Blasio’s Signing Of Laws To Put Online Important City Government Information
August 7, 2014 - Transparency measures will improve public access to government.
Governor Cuomo Has A Lot Of Explaining To Do
July 23, 2014 - Citizens Union calls upon the Governor to hold news conference to explain administration’s reported interference with Moreland commission whose members were appointed deputy state attorneys general and told to investigate all matters of corruption.
Commission was formed to fight corruption and restore public trust, but NY Times account helps Erode the Public’s Trust in government.
Crime Wave In Albany Grows Higher
July 1, 2014 - Ten unethical legislators in 2013-14 is double the previous record of 5 in 2007-2008.
New Council Member Items Uphold Promise Of More Equality For Districts
June 25, 2014 - Districts to receive near equal amounts of expense funds and equal capital funds.
With Dismal Turnout Expected For Today’s Federal Primary Election, Citizens Union Calls For Holding State And Federal Primaries On Same Date In June
June 24, 2014 - Good government organization reveals 31 percent drop in voter turnout in 2012 compared to earlier years when primary elections were held simultaneously.
NYS Legislature Passes Much Needed Port Authority Reform Legislation
June 18, 2014 - CU urges Governor Cuomo to sign two reform bills, putting pressure on NJ to act.
Groups Urge Nys Senate To Pass Much Needed And Comprehensive Port Authority Reform Legislation
June 17, 2014 - Reform Bill has Already Passed the NYS Assembly, and Has Identical Legislation in NJ.
Groups Urge NYS Senate To Pass Much Needed And Comprehensive Port Authority Reform Legislation
Recent scandals at Port Authority compel need for legislative action.
Reform bill has already passed the NYS assembly, and has identical legislation in NJ.
New Rules New Spirit at City Council
May 14, 2014 - Citizens Union commends the City Council and Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito for the adoption of a new set of rules for the Council that was the result of a public process unlike any done before by the Council.
On NY Councilmember Ruben Wills Corruption Charges
May 7, 2014 - With the news that Councilmember Ruben Wills has been charged with twelve counts of criminal misconduct, the “drip drip” of political corruption continues unfortunately to flow in New York.
Proposing Substantial Improvements to Reforming the Council’s Rules
April 29, 2014 - Citizens Union commends the City Council and Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito for proposing substantial improvements to reforming the Council’s rules and making it a more democratically-run legislative body.
Reform Groups Call On Senate, Assembly To Block Passage Of Purported Campaign Finance Reforms Contained In Budget
March 31, 2014 - There has been a virtual political crime wave at the state capital – with over 30 public officials engulfed in scandal over the past eight years.
Citizens Union Statement on Proposed Changes in the State Budget
March 29, 2014 - On proposed changes in the state budget to campaign finance, election enforcement and ethics.
Board Of Elections Kicks Aside Yet Another Campaign Finance Investigation
March 26, 2014 - Board notifies citizens union it has ended “investigation” into assemblymember it never started.
Less Voter Choice And Candidate Competition In NYS Legislative Contests Than NYC Council
March 20, 2014 - CU urges public funds matching program modeled on city system be created through state budget authorizing legislation to ensure NYS voters have greater choice and fairer elections.
Good Government Groups Webcast New York State Assembly Committee Meetings Using Smart Phones
March 19, 2014 - Webcasts provide transparency of important stage in legislative process during Sunshine Week.
Good Government Groups To Webcast New York State Assembly Committee Meetings Using Smart Phones
March 18, 2014 - Will provide transparency of important stage in legislative process during sunshine week.
Ben Max Appointed New Executive Editor of GothamGazette.com
March 4, 2014 - Citizens Union Foundation hires decidenyc.com founder to lead its pioneering watchdog journalism publication.
Good Government Coalition Presses Governor Cuomo To Keep Bold Promise To Enact Campaign Finance Reform
February 18, 2014 - Cuomo must stand firm and ensure comprehensive reform is passed in this year’s budget.
Citizens Union Welcomes Decision by City Board of Elections to Make Ballot More Readable by Increasing Font Size
February 4, 2014 - Most New Yorkers will no longer have to squint or use a magnifying glass to read their election ballot when they vote. The City Board of Elections today voted to limit the number of required languages on voters’ ballots to three – down from as many as five in previous elections – paving the way for increasing the font size of candidates’ names and removing unnecessary clutter from the ballot.
New Report Details Opportunities And Challenges For Reform Of NYC Civil Service System
January 29, 2014 - Release in advance of tonight’s civic conversation will begin civic dialogue on reform options for new administration.
Citizens Union Congratulates Melissa Mark-Viverito on Selection as Next Speaker of New York City Council
January 8, 2014 - Calls on members of the council to embrace reforms to create a more democratic body and strong, effective speaker.
Statement on the Mayor’s Judicial Appointments by Citizens Union, the Fund for Modern Courts and the New York City Bar Association
December 17, 2013 - Three Civic Groups urge Mayor-Elect de Blasio to continue merit selection process for city judges begun by Mayor Koch.
Citizens Union Praises Speaker Quinn and City Council for Passage of New Lobbying Laws
December 10, 2013 Reforms will increase transparency and tighten oversight to further ensure a healthy democracy.
Reformers Urge Action on Moreland Commission Recommendations
December 9, 2013 - Stating that the board of elections “must go,” groups call for new campaign finance enforcement agency to regulate and enforce campaign finance laws for both public and private financing of elections.