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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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    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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    Charter Revision: More on Council Member Term Limits

    CityLaw, Commentary

    Ross Sandler, Center for New York City Law Director

    Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Charter Revision Commission released its report on September 4, 2018 with three recommendations that will be on the ballot on November 6, 2018: downward adjustment of campaign contribution limits for City elected officials to reduce the influence of large contributors; a new commission to encourage greater civic engagement; and term limits and appointment procedures for community boards. All are worthy of concern, but none reach the level of major charter change. (more…)

    Date: 10/15/2018
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    Charter Revision: Let’s Discuss Ending Term Limits For Council Members

    City Council, Commentary, Mayor  •  Ross Sandler

    Image credit: New York City Council.

    Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council, in creating competing charter revision commissions, avoided endorsing the central reason why the City could benefit from charter revision: ending term limits for council members. Term limits arguably may have had a healthy impact on the mayoralty, but not so with the council. Two four-year terms for council members resulted in instability of council membership and leadership and a lack of institutional discipline that has produced a council weaker than it should be. (more…)

    Tags : charter, charter revision, City Council, mayor
    Date: 07/02/2018
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    Many Turn Out to Both Support and Register Concerns about Landmarks Rules Revisions

    Landmarks Preservation Commission  •  Hearing on Proposed Rules Amendments  •  Citywide

    Revisions would see delegation of some work, including certain rear yard and roof top additions, to staff for review and approval. On March 27, 2018, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on a proposed overhaul of the agency’s rules, found in Title 63 of the Rules of the City of New York. The proposed amendments were published in the City Record on January 30, 2018. Landmarks has made a PowerPoint presentation available online. (more…)

    Tags : amendments, Landmarks, rules
    Date: 04/09/2018
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