Press Releases – Page 15

Citizens Union Supports New Revenue And Tolling Proposals To Fund The MTA

February 18, 2009 - Historic Good Government Group urges adoption of balanced package in whole because it shares the burden. Opposes Envisioned New Role for MTA Chair and Advocates Additional Measures on Public Reporting and Accountability.

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 Announces Its Endorsements In New York City Council Special Elections

February 13, 2009 - Historic Good-Government Organization supports Francisco Moya in Queens Council District 21, Geraldine Chapey in Queens Council District 32 and Deborah Rose in Staten Island Council District 49. Competitive contests exist in February 24th Special Election.

Testimony to the City Council Governmental Operations Committee on Election Day Lines

December 17, 2008 - Election Day Lines: Examining the Problem and Proposing Solutions

Citizens Union Urges Governor And Legislature To Enact State Budget Reforms

December 15, 2008 - Good Government Group issues recommendations to increase integrity, transparency, and efficiency of state budget process as Governor presents fiscal plan. Reform needed even more if public is to support budget decisions to deal with fiscal crisis.

Testimony provided at the Voter Assistance Commission’s Annual Meeting

December 11, 2008 - Annual Public Hearing of the NYC Voter Assistance Commission

Testimony to the City Council Governmental Operations Committee on Election Reform and Modernization

November 25, 2008 - Election Reform and Modernization: Considering Early Voting, Same-Day Registration and Electronic Voter Registration

Citizens Union Foundation Recruited 5,000 Applications From New Yorkers To Serve As Poll Workers For This Fall Election

October 31, 2009 - Good Government Group provided applications to the City Board of Elections; 40% were of college age New Yorkers, 14% were language interpreters.

Citizens Union Annouces Its Endorsements In State Legislative Contests

October 28, 2009 - Historic Good-Government Organization supports Councilmember Addabbo in Queens State Senate Race and Incumbent Queens State Senator Frank Padavan. Announces support for thirteen State Legislative Candidates in November General Election.

Citizens Union Unveils Its Own Action Center On Term Limits

October 25, 2009 - It counts twenty Council Members opposing unilateral council action. David Yassky is added to CU's list of opponents.

Citizens Union Announces Final Candidate Preferences In September Primary Election

September 4, 2009 - Supports the re-election of State Senator Martin Connor and election of John Reddy for Manhattan Surrogate.

Citizens Announces Final Candidate Preferences – 2008 Primary

September 4, 2008 - CU Supports the Re-Election of State Senator Martin Connor andElection of John Reddy for Manhattan Surrogate

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.

Citizens Union Proposes Reforms to Strengthen Public Oversight of Police Misconduct

April 15, 2008 - Supports CCRB assumption of prosecutorial role, expanded range of penalties, and establishing CCPC's enhanced role and permanence among eleven recommendations. Good Government Group believes reforms will increase accountability, transparency and strengthen public confidence in system of police discipline.

Citizens Union Urges New York State Legislature To Enact Congestion Pricing

April 2, 2008 - Good Government Group Encouraged by Plan's Recent Modifications

Citizens Union Urges Governor Spitzer To Resign

March 11, 2008 - Citizens Union is deeply saddened and extremely troubled by yesterday's news involving Governor Eliot Spitzer.

Citizens Union Proposes Reforms For Filling Elected Official Vacancies And Special Elections

February 25, 2008 - On eve of State Senate Special Election, CU recommends special party primaries. Good Government Group also offers reforms on filling vacancies for State Comptroller and Attorney General, and Instant run-off voting and changes to residency requirements for City Council

Citizens Union Foundation Calls For Improvements To Election Day Operations And City Poll Worker Program

November 6, 2007 - Report shows mishandling of ID requirements and affidavit ballots by poll workers, possibly disenfranchising legally registered voters.

Citizens Union Prefers Diana Johnson for Brooklyn Surrogate

September 17, 2007 - Citizens Union today announced its support for the election of Diana Johnson for Brooklyn Surrogate in the one of the few competitive local races in tomorrow’s Democratic Party primary election.

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.

Good-government Group Announces “Candidate Accountability Project”

May 7, 2007 - Calls on Elected Officials to perform periodic self-evaluations

Issues of Statewide Importance

Throughout its history, Citizens Union has weighed in on issues involving political reform and those of good and effective government.…