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Citizens Union Names its Top Ten List of Surprising and Shocking Findings from Moreland Commission Report

December 4, 2013 - We at Citizens Union know that corruption and influence peddling are widespread, but the Moreland Commission did a great job bringing to light specific details of how wrongdoing – even when it is legal - takes place in our state capitol.

Moreland Commission Report Details Extent Of State Corruption

December 3, 2013 - Citizens Union welcomes broad scope of recommendations.

Citizens Union Hails Mayor Bloomberg’s Signing Of Law To Webcast City Agency Meetings

December 2, 2013 - Measure an important milestone for greater transparency in city government.

Citizens Union Announces Majority Support In New York City Council For Long-needed Council Rules Reforms

November 20, 2013 - Widespread support exists to address even those personal benefits often prized by councilmembers - reduce number of committees, limit “Lulus” to leadership positions, and create a more equitable and needs-based discretionary funding process.

Citizens Union Announces Majority Support in New York City Council for Long-Needed Council Rules Reforms

November 20, 2013 - Widespread Support Exists to Address Even Those Personal Benefits Often Prized by Councilmembers - Reduce Number of Committees, Limit “Lulus” to Leadership Positions, and Create a More Equitable and Needs-Based Discretionary Funding Process

Citizens Union Applauds Passage Of City Council Legislation To Webcast City Agency Meetings

November 14, 2013 - Measure an important milestone for greater transparency in City Government.

Citizens Union Champions New Lobbying Reforms Before City Council

November 7, 2013 - Legislation and resolution sponsored by Mayor and speaker increase transparency and tighten oversight to further ensure a healthy democracy. Legislation results from 2011 city lobbying commission report includes many Citizens Union recommendations.

Citizens Union Announces Endorsements For 2013 General Election Contests For Borough President, District Attorney & City Council

October 25, 2013 - Endorses Eric Adams, Melinda Katz and James Oddo in borough president races and Ken Thompson and Cy Vance for district attorney. Supports the re-Election of councilmember Mark Weprin; favors Republicans John Quaglione, David Storobin and Steven Matteo in 3 competitive races, among its 8 total council endorsements.

Citizens Union Opposes Proposal To Raise Retirement Age For Certain State Judges

October 22, 2013 - Good Government Group believes constitutional amendment is misplaced reform.

Electeds & Advocates Call For Instant Runoff Voting To Replace Runoff Election At Polls

October 2, 2013 - Council members Lander & Brewer, Comptroller Liu, other electeds & candidates, & election experts join Citizens Union to support instant runoff voting.

New Report Highlights Albany Spending In The Shadows

September 24, 2013 - “Grab Bags” of loosely defined funds invite corruption.

Instant Runoff Voting Could Stop Expensive, Low-Turnout Runoff Elections

September 11, 2013 - Citizens Union calls on the City Council to pass IRV legislation.

Last Minute Voter? Gotham Gazette Has A Guide To Help

September 6, 2013 - Everything last minute voters need to know, all in one place.

Citizens Union’s Primary Election Voters Directory Now Available Online

September 3, 2013 - Election resource empowers voters, holds candidates accountable.

Citizens Union Prefers Bill Thompson As Democratic Nominee And Joe Lhota As Republican Nominee For Mayor

August 27, 2013 - Daniel Squadron and Scott Stringer win group’s support for public advocate and Comptroller.

Stop And Frisks Need To Be Used Less Frequently And More Judiciously

August 26, 2013 - Urges mayoral candidates to make clear what specific policies would be put in place to ensure stop and frisk practice complies with judge’s ruling and federal monitor.

Citizens Union Announces First Round Of Preferences For 2013 Primary Elections

August 26, 2013 - Prefers Gale Brewer for Manhattan BP, Melinda Katz for Queens BP, and Ken Thompson for Brooklyn DA. Supports the re-Election of councilmembers Jumaane Williams, Melissa Mark-Viverito and Donovan Richards; supports Carlos Menchaca over incumbent Sara González, and issues no preference in two other Council contests.

One-stop Nonpartisan Guide To NYC 2013 Elections Now Available Online

August 13, 2013 - Citizens Union Foundation and Gotham Gazette announce GothamVotes2013.

Bipartisan Election Reform Enacted In Albany Yesterday

June 21, 2013 - New Election Night Closing Procedures Will Mean Faster and More Transparent Vote Counting.

Citizens Union Issues Four Recommendations To Improve Jcope Deliberations

May 28, 2013 - Vito Lopez Scandal Highlights Need to Fix Flawed Voting Procedures and Increase Transparency. Calls On State Leaders to Address Legislatively this Session as Part of Anti-Corruption Reforms.

Good Government & Civil Rights Groups In New York Oppose Lever Machines Returning New York State To The Past

May 22, 2013 - Good government groups issued this statement today voicing their strenuous opposition to S.4088-B (Golden/No Number Yet in the Assembly), a bill that would authorize the New York City Board of Elections (City Board) to use mechanical lever voting machines in and for any non-federal elections. The bill has passed the Senate and the Assembly is seriously considering a return to lever machines.

The Spirit Of Tammany Hall Lives On In Albany

May 18, 2003 - Good Government Group confronts State Legislature's failure to find common ground and pass anti-corruption laws.

Citizens Union Says New Ethics Law Is Working But Flawed

May 16, 2013 - Asks Why Assembly Itself Was Not Investigated And Points to Need for Strengthening JCOPE's Independence and Transparency.

Political Clubs’ Campaign Activities Hidden from Public Scrutiny

May 7, 2013 - Citizens Union report finds 224 clubs fail to register as political committees with state board of elections.

Citizens Union Calls For Systemic Change And Enactment Of Six Concrete Reforms To Stem The Crime Wave Of Public Corruption

April 3, 2013 - Responds To federal complaint against Senator Malcolm Smith and City Councilmember Dan Halloran with proposals for campaign finance reform, new power for State Attorney General and nonpartisan elections.