Letter to Legislative Leaders in Support of Rules Reform in the Legislature 2019
January 8, 2019 - Group letter to the four legislative leaders urging them to reform the rules governing the proceedings and operations of the legislature.
City & State Elected Officials, Civil Rights, Good Government & Community Groups, & New Yorkers Impacted by Police Brutality Call for Repeal of State Police Secrecy Law That is One of Worst in Nation
June 8, 2018 - Group condemns NYPD’s misuse of state law 50-a with frequently changing and new interpretations, urge Mayor de Blasio to support concrete policy reform that repeals state law.
Citizens Union Critiques Mayor de Blasio’s Influence on the Charter Revision Commission Process
February 21, 2018 - Citizens Union delivered a letter on Friday, February 16th, to Mayor de Blasio’s office in City Hall, critical of the manner in which the Mayor is approaching the creation of a Charter Revision Commission.
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 and Civic Groups Defends NYC Campaign Finance System in Amicus Brief, Ognibene v. Parkes
July 2, 2012 - New York City’s model public financing system must be upheld, replicated statewide. Good Government Groups file brief in Ognibene v. Parkes.
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.