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Statement
April 15, 2026
Statement from Citizens Union on Council Consideration of Nadia Shihata as Commissioner of Investigation
Public Ethics
Press Release
April 10, 2026
Citizens Union Foundation Launches the George S. Kaufman Forums with Landmark Grant from the George S. Kaufman Charitable Foundation
Informed and Engaged New Yorkers
Press Release
April 9, 2026
Citizens Union Endorses Carl Wilson, Ranks Two Other Candidates in Special Election for New York City Council District 3
Voters Guide
Statement
March 31, 2026
Citizens Union Disappointed by Public Campaign Finance Board’s Party-Line Vote to Deny Blakeman Matching Funds
Campaign Finance Reform
Statement
March 30, 2026
Public Campaign Finance Board Anticipated Party-Line Vote Risks Undermining Public Trust in Matching Funds Program
Campaign Finance Reform
Statement
March 26, 2026
Citizens Union Calls on the City Council to Act After Conflicts Board Declines to Crack Down on Unlawful Government-Funded Electioneering
Public Ethics
Statement
March 20, 2026
Citizens Union Applauds Appointment of Weisbrod, Barrios-Paoli, and Angelo to Lead Compensation Commission
Elected Officials Compensation
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