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    Ranked-Choice Voting: Coming to a Ballot Box Near You

    CityLaw  •  By: Ester Fuchs and Nicholas Stabile

    Photo Credit: NYC.Gov

    Registered voters in the Democratic and Republican parties will, on June 22, 2021, be asked to participate in one of the most important primary elections in New York City’s history—with an entirely new voting system. New York City’s June primary elections will be the first major test of ranked-choice voting. Rather than voting for one favored candidate to win the party nomination, voters will be asked to rank up to five candidates on the ballot in order of preference. (more…)

    Date: 03/08/2021
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    Reflections on the 2018 Charter Revision Process

    CityLaw  •  2018 Charter Revision  •  Christine Billy and Matt Gewolb

    Image credit: New York City Council.

    The 2018 New York City Charter Revision Commission, appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio, recommended three proposals, all of which were approved by the voters in the November 2018 general election.  The proposals related to campaign finance, civic engagement and community boards, and were largely a result of the Charter Revision Commission’s process that emphasized accessibility for all, including those who historically have not had their voices fully considered as part of the Charter revision process. The aim of the Commission was to strengthen democracy and make City government more accessible to New Yorkers. (more…)

    Tags : charter revision commission, CityLaw
    Date: 10/21/2019
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    COMPLETE VIDEO: 155th CityLaw Breakfast with New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson

    CityLaw  •  New York Law School

    New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson spoke at this morning’s 155th CityLaw Breakfast at New York Law School. Council Speaker Johnson was introduced by Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law, with remarks by Dean Anthony W. Crowell. (more…)

    Tags : City Council, CityLaw, CityLaw Breakfast, Corey Johnson, Council Speaker
    Date: 09/07/2018
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    New Local Law Provides Alternative to Criminal Court

    CityLaw  •  Cover Article

    Image credit: Jeff Hopkins.

    New York City changed the rules on the enforcement of low-level crimes when, on June 13, 2017, the Council-passed Criminal Justice Reform Act became effective. The new local law adds a new civil summons in lieu of issuing a criminal summons returnable in criminal court. (more…)

    Tags : criminal, criminal justice reform act, criminal law, local law, NYPD
    Date: 05/02/2018
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    The Right To Counsel For Tenants Who Face Eviction

    CityLaw  •  Andrew Scherer

    Photo Credit: Jeff Hopkins.

    On August 11, 2017, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed legislation, the first of its kind in the nation, which guarantees legal representation for low-income tenants who face eviction. The new law has two major innovations with respect to eviction petitions brought in Housing Court. (more…)

    Tags : housing, housing court, Right to Counsel, tenants
    Date: 02/20/2018
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