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
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