Statement
January 8, 2026
Statement: 5BORO Institute at Citizens Union on Governor Hochul’s Child Care Announcement
Statement
January 8, 2026
Citizens Union Applauds Council Speaker Menin for Committing to Pursuing Salary Review Through Commission Process
Elected Officials Compensation
Statement
January 1, 2026
Statement on the appointment of Emmy Liss to lead Mayor Mamdani's Child Care Office
Statement
December 31, 2025
Mayor Adams Proposed Final-Day Charter Commission Lacks Mandate, Credibility, and Makes Mockery of City’s Charter Revision Process
Charter Revision
Statement
December 18, 2025
Citizens Union’s Statement in Response to DOI Report on the Conflicts of Interest Board’s Advisory Opinions
Public Ethics
Press Release
December 16, 2025
Watchdog Groups Oppose Rushed Council Pay Hike: Electeds Should Receive Fair Raise Through Outside Review Process
Elected Officials Compensation
Statement
December 6, 2025
Gov. Hochul’s Veto of Mayoral Referendum Bumping Bill: A Missed Opportunity to Stop Ballot Gamesmanship
Charter RevisionChecks and Balances
Statement
November 18, 2025
Statement on Council’s Charter Commission Upcoming Vote on Ethics and Accountability Reforms
Charter RevisionMayoral RemovalPublic Ethics
Statement
November 4, 2025
Statement on the Defeat of Proposal 6: Moving City Elections to Presidential Election Years
Boost Voter Participation and Protect Voting RightsCharter RevisionEven Year Local Elections
Press Release
October 24, 2025
Citizens Union Releases Anti-Corruption and Accountability Agenda for the Next Mayor
Public EthicsVoters Guide