September 25, 2025 - Good afternoon, members of the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government. My name is Ben Weinberg, and I am the Director of Public Policy at Citizens Union. We are a good government group working to reform New York City and state governments. Thank you for inviting us to speak at COELIG’s annual public hearing.
March 1, 2018 - At this early stage in the review of the city’s sexual harassment policy, we offer three recommendations
February 28, 2018 - Sexual harassment is not only a labor rights issue, it is not only a public safety issue – it is a good government issue when sexual and gender-based harassment goes unaddressed in city government. It is a matter of democratic representation, broadly speaking.
December 11, 2008 - Testimony to the Assembly Standing Committees on Corporations, Authorities & Commissions and Cities On Application of the Public Authorities Accountability Act of 2005 to local authorities
December 11, 2008 - Testimony to the Assembly Standing Committees on Corporations, Authorities & Commissions and Cities On Application of the Public Authorities Accountability Act of 2005 to local authorities
December 5, 2007 - Citizens Union provided testimony on this subject last year at both hearings in June and November. Since then, significant pay raises were enacted for the Mayor, Comptroller, Public Advocate, Council Members, Borough Presidents, and District Attorneys in line with the commission’s recommendations.
February 20, 2007 - CITIZENS UNION WRITTEN TESTIMONY TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS INTRODUCTION 502: A LOCAL LAW TO…
April 18, 2006 - CITIZENS UNION TESTIMONY TO THE NEW YORK CITY CAMPAIGN FINANCE BOARD On “Pay to Play” DELIVERED…