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Statement
March 10, 2026
Citizens Union Commends City Council for Advancing Compensation Review Through Independent Commission, Says Bill Leaves Mayoral Appointment Loophole Unresolved
Elected Officials Compensation
Statement
March 6, 2026
Citizens Union Applauds Mamdani Administration’s Efforts to Reduce Sidewalk Sheds and Accelerate Façade Repairs
Statement
January 22, 2026
Statement in Response to Court Decision to Redraw NY-11 Congressional District
Fair Redistricting
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 Revision
Checks and Balances