Good Government Groups Call for Ethics and Rules Changes as Assembly Picks New Speaker
February 2, 2015 - Urge lawmakers to seize opportunity to restore public's faith in state government.
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.
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.
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.
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 Announces Majority Support In New York City Council For Long-needed Council Rules Reforms
November 20, 2013 - Widespread support exists to address even those personal benefits often prized by councilmembers - reduce number of committees, limit “Lulus” to leadership positions, and create a more equitable and needs-based discretionary funding process.
Citizens Union Announces Majority Support in New York City Council for Long-Needed Council Rules Reforms
November 20, 2013 - Widespread Support Exists to Address Even Those Personal Benefits Often Prized by Councilmembers - Reduce Number of Committees, Limit “Lulus” to Leadership Positions, and Create a More Equitable and Needs-Based Discretionary Funding Process
Citizens Union Opposes Proposal To Raise Retirement Age For Certain State Judges
October 22, 2013 - Good Government Group believes constitutional amendment is misplaced reform.
Citizens Union Issues Recommendations On City Charter Revision Proposals On The Ballot November 2nd 2010
October 27, 2010 - Recommendations on ballot questions are part of historic Good Government Group's 100th anniversary voters directory now available online along with candidate questionnaires.
Opposes question #1 reducing the term limits of city elected officials to two terms.
Supports a "yes" vote on question #2 requiring disclosure of independent campaign expenditures and easing access to the ballot for candidates.
Statement On Senate Rules Changes New Rules A Solid Improvement
July 16, 2009 - Too soon to retire dysfunctional label, groups say, but a strong step forward.
Reform Coalition Offers Blueprint to End Senate Stalemate
June 29, 2009 - A coalition of long-time reform organizations today released the outline of their plan to end the Senate stalemate. Citizens Union, Common Cause/NY, the League of Women Voters, and NYPIRG issued their plea as the state Senate entered its fourth week of gridlock.