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    UPDATE: Proposed Land Use Ballot Question Seeks to Enhance Community Input Passes

    Charter Revision Commission  •  Ballot Proposals  •  Citywide

    Image Credit: 2019 Charter Revision Commission

    One of the five ballot questions proposes changes to the City’s land use review process. On Election Day, November 5, 2019, voters will have a say in whether to amend the City Charter by voting on five proposed ballot measures, including one that alters ULURP requirements to allow for more community input. (more…)

    Tags : 2019 Charter Revision, 2019 charter revision commission, ballot proposals, Community Boards, ULURP
    Date: 10/24/2019
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    Ballot Proposal Creates Commission To Assist With Community Board Land Use Guidance

    Charter Revision Commission  •  Community Boards  •  Citywide

    The NYC Charter Revision Commission at a public meeting on September 4, 2018. Image credit: NYC Charter Revision Commission/Twitter

    Proposed Civic Engagement Commission would connect community boards with land use experts and training based on community board needs.  In February 2018, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a Charter Revision Commission. The Commission began holding public meetings in April. On September 4, 2018, the New York City Charter Revision Commission released its final report on its recommended charter amendments. The final report discussed several topics, including land use and community boards.  (more…)

    Tags : ballot proposals, charter revision commission, Community Boards, new york city charter
    Date: 09/20/2018
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    Charter Revision Commission Releases Preliminary Staff Report

    Charter Revision Commission  •  ULURP Reform  •  Citywide

    Image Credit: 2019 City Charter Revision Commission.

    Starting this week, public hearings are being held throughout the five boroughs to solicit feedback on the report’s recommendations. In April of 2018, the NYC Council created a Charter Revision Commission. The 15-member commission, which was granted a wide mandate to review the City Charter from top to bottom, is considering possible amendments to be placed on the November 5, 2019 ballot in New York City. The Commission’s focus has been on four areas of City government: elections, governance, finance, and land use. The Commission is Chaired by Gail Benjamin, who served for 25 years as Director of the New York City Council’s Land Use Division. Also among the commissioners is Carl Weisbrod, former Director of the Department of City Planning. (more…)

    Tags : 2019 Charter Revision, City Council Charter Revision, Community Boards, Land Use, Pre-ULURP, ULURP
    Date: 05/02/2019
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