Statement from Citizens Union Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum on the Passing of Former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman
August 17, 2020 - New York lost a dedicated public servant in former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman.
Citizens Union Foundation Launches Nonpartisan Voter Education Campaign in Advance of the 2021 New York City Elections
July 29, 2020 - Citizens Union Foundation, New York’s preeminent nonpartisan good government group, announced the launch of ElectNYC, a nonpartisan voter education effort that will provide New Yorkers with crucial information about next year’s local New York City elections.
Statement from Citizens Union on President Trump’s Memorandum Excluding Immigrants from Being Counted in 2020 Census
July 21, 2020 — Much like the unconstitutional citizenship question that was struck down by the Supreme Court a year ago, the motivation behind President Trump’s memorandum banning immigrants from being counted in the Census is clear.
With Voter Registration Brought to a Standstill Due to COVID-19, Citizens Union Calls for the State to Allow Online Voter Registration in New York City
July 6, 2020 - Citizens Union has renewed its call to allow New York City residents to register to vote online in advance of the November 2020 election.
Citizens Union Announces Candidate Preferences in June Elections
June 8, 2020 - Citizens Union Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum today announced Citizens Union’s candidate endorsements in 12 contested races for Assembly, State Senate and Queens Borough President.
Statement on Behalf of Citizens Union From Randy Mastro, Citizens Union’s Chair
June 1, 2020 - Citizens Union has issued the following statement from Board Chair Randy Mastro: As our country lurches from one crisis to the next, New York once again finds itself on high alert. And our country once again finds itself lacking the leadership and empathy we so desperately need from our federal government.
Citizens Union Reacts to Publicly Financed Elections Being Included in State Budget
April 2, 2020 - Citizens Union has issued the following statement from Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum in response to the inclusion of publicly financed elections in the state budget:
Statement from Citizens Union on the Passing of Father Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J., Founding Chair, New York City Campaign Finance Board
April 1, 2020 - Citizen’s Union, New York City’s leading good government group, issued the following statement on the passing of Father Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J:
Citizens Union Reacts to Postponement of April Primary Elections
March 28, 2020— Citizens Union has issued the following statement from Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum reacting to the news that the primary elections scheduled for April 28 will be postponed until June 23:
Reformers Urge NY Government to Adopt New Measures to Do the People’s Business
GROUPS URGE GOVERNMENT TO ADOPT NEW MEASURES TO DO THE PEOPLE’S BUSINESS Common Cause/NY, League of Women Voters New York,…
Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak, Citizens Union Calls on Legislature and Board of Elections to Take Steps to Ensure 2020 Elections Run Smoothly
March 19, 2020 - Citizens Union has issued the following statement from Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum, urging the New York State Legislature and Board of Elections to take measures to ensure the 2020 elections in New York State run smoothly, while protecting public health and reducing community transmission of COVID-19
Citizens Union’s Statement on the 2020 Elections During the COVID-19 Outbreak
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent declaration of a state of emergency in New York State and…
As New York Tackles Coronavirus Outbreak, Citizens Union Urges New Yorkers Not to Forget to Fill Out Census Forms
March 16, 2020 - As the world grapples with how to address the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak and New Yorkers are encouraged to practice social distancing, Citizens Union, New York’s preeminent nonpartisan good government group, encouraged New Yorkers to remember to complete the 2020 census.
Citizens Union Statement on Supreme Court Ruling that Public Campaign Financing and Election Commission is Unconstitutional
March 12, 2020 - Citizens Union has issued the following statement from Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum applauding the State Supreme Court for ruling the Public Campaign Financing and Election Commission unconstitutional
Statement of Randy Mastro, Chair of Citizens Union
February 19, 2020 - A cornerstone of our republic has always been a justice system committed to fairness, honesty and integrity. The rule of law is only as strong as the dedicated men and women who enforce it on our behalf in the U.S. Justice Department. But now, their work is under political attack by a President who thinks it appropriate to call for the prosecution of his political enemies and the protection of his political allies. If we are to keep our republic, this latest affront to our democracy cannot go unchecked and unchallenged.
Citizens Union Applauds Senate for Passing Automatic Voter Registration and On-Campus Polling Site Bills
January 9, 2020 - We have issued the following statement from Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum applauding the Senate for passing Automatic Voter Registration and on-campus polling site bills
Citizens Union Calls on Legislature to Reject Proposals Put Forth by the New York State Public Campaign Financing Commission
December 18, 2019 - We urge the State Legislature to reconvene and reject proposals put forth by the New York State Public Campaign Financing Commission
Statement Regarding New York State Campaign Finance Commission Report
The purpose of campaign finance reform is to reduce the influence of large contributions in our political system, to encourage…
Citizens Union Applauds Governor Cuomo for Allocating Funding to Count Every New Yorker in the 2020 Census
November 19, 2019 - We thank Governor Cuomo for this funding will help ensure that all New Yorkers are counted in the 2020 census.
Citizens Union Celebrates Passing of Ranked Choice Voting and Reforms to the Civilian Complaint Review Board
November 5, 2019 - Citizens Union is pleased that New York City voters have embraced reforms to make our city elections more democratic, and increase oversight of the police department.
New York Implements Early Voting, Long Championed By Citizens Union
October 22, 2019 - Thanks to the advocacy of Citizens Union, this fall New York becomes the 38th state to implement early voting.
Citizens Union Endorses Jumaane Williams for Public Advocate; Melinda Katz for Queens District Attorney
October 22, 2019 - Citizens Union announced its endorsements of Jumaane Williams and Melinda Katz.
Citizens Union Announces Positions On Ballot Proposals For 2019 General Election
October 7, 2019 - Good Government Group Supports Ranked Choice Voting, Increasing Oversight of NYPD, Modifications to the City Budget, and Changes to Land Use Review; Opposes Proposed Changes to Ethics Rule.
Statement from Randy Mastro, Chair of Citizens Union
October 4, 2019 - For the past 125 years, Citizens Union has sounded a clarion call for good government in New York, holding state and local officials accountable for their actions. But of late, we have also had to speak up for the first time in our history about events unfolding in Washington that are so troubling they compel people of conscience to call them out. Sadly, now is once again such a time.
Statement from Randy Mastro, Chair of Citizens Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2019 Contact: Jake Oliver, jake@anatgerstein.com, (347) 361-9983 Statement from Randy Mastro, Chair of Citizens Union…