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Big news: Grace Rauh, our Exec Dir tapped to serve on Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social 's Transition Committee on Youth and Education. Child care is economic infrastructure & we’re proud to help shape this pivotal moment to strengthen NYC’s childcare system for working families.
November 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Big news: Grace Rauh, our Exec Dir tapped to serve on Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social 's Transition Committee on Youth and Education. Child care is economic infrastructure & we’re proud to help shape this pivotal moment to strengthen NYC’s childcare system for working families.
Restoring trust in NYC gov starts with real ethics & accountability reform. We're encouraged the NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy is advancing measures including a long-overdue process to remove a mayor for misconduct & guaranteed funding for oversight agencies. Full statement 👇
November 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Restoring trust in NYC gov starts with real ethics & accountability reform. We're encouraged the NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy is advancing measures including a long-overdue process to remove a mayor for misconduct & guaranteed funding for oversight agencies. Full statement 👇
The Watchdog never sleeps. After the election, NYC politics is still barking with news:
💸 Super PAC loopholes exposed
🚔 NYPD oversight shake-up
🗳️ Agencies flunk voter registration law
🏛️ Mamdani names top staff
📊 Who showed up at the polls
mailchi.mp/citizensunio...
💸 Super PAC loopholes exposed
🚔 NYPD oversight shake-up
🗳️ Agencies flunk voter registration law
🏛️ Mamdani names top staff
📊 Who showed up at the polls
mailchi.mp/citizensunio...
November 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The Watchdog never sleeps. After the election, NYC politics is still barking with news:
💸 Super PAC loopholes exposed
🚔 NYPD oversight shake-up
🗳️ Agencies flunk voter registration law
🏛️ Mamdani names top staff
📊 Who showed up at the polls
mailchi.mp/citizensunio...
💸 Super PAC loopholes exposed
🚔 NYPD oversight shake-up
🗳️ Agencies flunk voter registration law
🏛️ Mamdani names top staff
📊 Who showed up at the polls
mailchi.mp/citizensunio...
The 2025 election cycle may be over — but NYC politics is just getting started.
👔 Who joins Mayor-elect Mamdani’s team?
🚔 Will Tisch stay NYPD Commissioner?
🏛️ Council Speaker race heats up
📊 Even-year elections fall short (for now)
Catch it all in this week’s Watchdog: mailchi.mp/citizensunio...
👔 Who joins Mayor-elect Mamdani’s team?
🚔 Will Tisch stay NYPD Commissioner?
🏛️ Council Speaker race heats up
📊 Even-year elections fall short (for now)
Catch it all in this week’s Watchdog: mailchi.mp/citizensunio...
November 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The 2025 election cycle may be over — but NYC politics is just getting started.
👔 Who joins Mayor-elect Mamdani’s team?
🚔 Will Tisch stay NYPD Commissioner?
🏛️ Council Speaker race heats up
📊 Even-year elections fall short (for now)
Catch it all in this week’s Watchdog: mailchi.mp/citizensunio...
👔 Who joins Mayor-elect Mamdani’s team?
🚔 Will Tisch stay NYPD Commissioner?
🏛️ Council Speaker race heats up
📊 Even-year elections fall short (for now)
Catch it all in this week’s Watchdog: mailchi.mp/citizensunio...
Congratulations to Kayla Santosuosso on her election to represent Brooklyn’s Council District 47!
We’re proud to have endorsed her and look forward to working together to advance transparency, accountability, and reform in NYC.
We’re proud to have endorsed her and look forward to working together to advance transparency, accountability, and reform in NYC.
🗳 Citizens Union endorses Kayla Santosuosso (D) for City Council District 47 in Brooklyn.
As Chief Counsel to Council Member Justin Brannan and a small business owner, Santosuosso brings both government know-how and community perspective to the table.
As Chief Counsel to Council Member Justin Brannan and a small business owner, Santosuosso brings both government know-how and community perspective to the table.
November 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Congratulations to Kayla Santosuosso on her election to represent Brooklyn’s Council District 47!
We’re proud to have endorsed her and look forward to working together to advance transparency, accountability, and reform in NYC.
We’re proud to have endorsed her and look forward to working together to advance transparency, accountability, and reform in NYC.
A historic moment for NYC democracy: voter turnout reached its highest level in 50+ years!
We applaud the voters & poll workers who made it happen. Strong participation is progress & together we will keep building a democracy that works for everyone
gothamist.com/news/voter-t...
We applaud the voters & poll workers who made it happen. Strong participation is progress & together we will keep building a democracy that works for everyone
gothamist.com/news/voter-t...
Voter turnout on pace to reach historic high for NYC mayor’s race
With hours to go before polls close, it is possible that turnout could reach levels not seen since the 1960s.
gothamist.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
A historic moment for NYC democracy: voter turnout reached its highest level in 50+ years!
We applaud the voters & poll workers who made it happen. Strong participation is progress & together we will keep building a democracy that works for everyone
gothamist.com/news/voter-t...
We applaud the voters & poll workers who made it happen. Strong participation is progress & together we will keep building a democracy that works for everyone
gothamist.com/news/voter-t...
We’re deeply disappointed that Ballot Proposal 6 did not pass.
This reform would have moved NYC’s local elections to presidential years—when turnout is highest—giving millions more New Yorkers a voice in choosing who governs our city.
Full statement:
This reform would have moved NYC’s local elections to presidential years—when turnout is highest—giving millions more New Yorkers a voice in choosing who governs our city.
Full statement:
November 5, 2025 at 4:02 AM
We’re deeply disappointed that Ballot Proposal 6 did not pass.
This reform would have moved NYC’s local elections to presidential years—when turnout is highest—giving millions more New Yorkers a voice in choosing who governs our city.
Full statement:
This reform would have moved NYC’s local elections to presidential years—when turnout is highest—giving millions more New Yorkers a voice in choosing who governs our city.
Full statement:
It’s #ElectionDay! 🗳️
Our Executive Director @gracerauh joins @PIX11News tonight from 8–11:30 PM with @DanMannarino for in-depth election coverage — breaking down key races, early results, and what they mean for New York’s political landscape.
Our Executive Director @gracerauh joins @PIX11News tonight from 8–11:30 PM with @DanMannarino for in-depth election coverage — breaking down key races, early results, and what they mean for New York’s political landscape.
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It’s #ElectionDay! 🗳️
Our Executive Director @gracerauh joins @PIX11News tonight from 8–11:30 PM with @DanMannarino for in-depth election coverage — breaking down key races, early results, and what they mean for New York’s political landscape.
Our Executive Director @gracerauh joins @PIX11News tonight from 8–11:30 PM with @DanMannarino for in-depth election coverage — breaking down key races, early results, and what they mean for New York’s political landscape.
On PIX11 Politics Daily, our Exec Director busts a major myth about #BallotQuestion6: More voters = more visibility for local issues.
When elections align with national contests, turnout soars — and NYC’s local races finally get the attention they deserve. 🗳️ pix11.com/news/politic...
When elections align with national contests, turnout soars — and NYC’s local races finally get the attention they deserve. 🗳️ pix11.com/news/politic...
pix11.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
On PIX11 Politics Daily, our Exec Director busts a major myth about #BallotQuestion6: More voters = more visibility for local issues.
When elections align with national contests, turnout soars — and NYC’s local races finally get the attention they deserve. 🗳️ pix11.com/news/politic...
When elections align with national contests, turnout soars — and NYC’s local races finally get the attention they deserve. 🗳️ pix11.com/news/politic...
Each fall, we honor the New Yorkers whose leadership makes our city stronger: the Gotham Greats.
This year, we were proud to celebrate 4 great New Yorkers: Eric Gertler, Rose Gill, Betsy Gotbaum, and Dawn L. Smalls. And we gave journalist Michael Daly our Searchlight award.
This year, we were proud to celebrate 4 great New Yorkers: Eric Gertler, Rose Gill, Betsy Gotbaum, and Dawn L. Smalls. And we gave journalist Michael Daly our Searchlight award.
October 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Each fall, we honor the New Yorkers whose leadership makes our city stronger: the Gotham Greats.
This year, we were proud to celebrate 4 great New Yorkers: Eric Gertler, Rose Gill, Betsy Gotbaum, and Dawn L. Smalls. And we gave journalist Michael Daly our Searchlight award.
This year, we were proud to celebrate 4 great New Yorkers: Eric Gertler, Rose Gill, Betsy Gotbaum, and Dawn L. Smalls. And we gave journalist Michael Daly our Searchlight award.
Our Exec Director, Grace Rauh, joined the #JuanManuelBenítezWantstoKnow podcast with @juanmabenitez.bsky.social to discuss how a YES vote on Ballot Proposal 6 would increase voter turnout, provide greater representation, & strengthen democracy.
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4o8A...
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4o8A...
Listen to Grace Rauh before You Vote in New York City
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October 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Our Exec Director, Grace Rauh, joined the #JuanManuelBenítezWantstoKnow podcast with @juanmabenitez.bsky.social to discuss how a YES vote on Ballot Proposal 6 would increase voter turnout, provide greater representation, & strengthen democracy.
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4o8A...
🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4o8A...
🗳️Our Ben Weinberg joined @ny1 to talk about the benefits of moving local elections to even-numbered years.
“We will draw a much younger electorate and an electorate that is much more representative of the community as a whole.” ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
“We will draw a much younger electorate and an electorate that is much more representative of the community as a whole.” ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
The ballot proposals to add ski trails and move local elections to even years
Questions one and six on the ballot have received little attention.
ny1.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
🗳️Our Ben Weinberg joined @ny1 to talk about the benefits of moving local elections to even-numbered years.
“We will draw a much younger electorate and an electorate that is much more representative of the community as a whole.” ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
“We will draw a much younger electorate and an electorate that is much more representative of the community as a whole.” ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Early voting is on! 🗳️
What is NYC Ballot Question 6 & how could it change local elections?
Join our webinar: Understanding Ballot Q6
Thu, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM ET
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#NYC #NYCVotes #BallotQuestion6 #CivicEngagement
What is NYC Ballot Question 6 & how could it change local elections?
Join our webinar: Understanding Ballot Q6
Thu, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM ET
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#NYC #NYCVotes #BallotQuestion6 #CivicEngagement
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Citizens Union Webinar: Understanding NYC Ballot Question 6 - Moving Local Elections to Presidential Election Years. After registering, you will receive a c...
This November, New York City voters will vote on whether to move City elections to coincide with a presidential election year. What does that mean, and how would the change look? What impact would it ...
us02web.zoom.us
October 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Early voting is on! 🗳️
What is NYC Ballot Question 6 & how could it change local elections?
Join our webinar: Understanding Ballot Q6
Thu, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM ET
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#NYC #NYCVotes #BallotQuestion6 #CivicEngagement
What is NYC Ballot Question 6 & how could it change local elections?
Join our webinar: Understanding Ballot Q6
Thu, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM ET
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#NYC #NYCVotes #BallotQuestion6 #CivicEngagement
When fewer than 1 in 4 New Yorkers votes for mayor, we have a major problem. It’s an alarm for our democracy.
This election, we can do something about it.
Read more from @gothamist.com:
gothamist.com/news/on-nyc-...
This election, we can do something about it.
Read more from @gothamist.com:
gothamist.com/news/on-nyc-...
On NYC voters' ballots: Even-year local elections?
The proposal asks whether to align city election and presidential election years to boost turnout.
gothamist.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
When fewer than 1 in 4 New Yorkers votes for mayor, we have a major problem. It’s an alarm for our democracy.
This election, we can do something about it.
Read more from @gothamist.com:
gothamist.com/news/on-nyc-...
This election, we can do something about it.
Read more from @gothamist.com:
gothamist.com/news/on-nyc-...
Democracy works best when everyone has a voice. 🗳️Our ED, Grace Rauh, joined Inside City Hall @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social to discuss making it easier for more New Yorkers to participate and why higher turnout leads to a government that better reflects our city ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Should NYC elections move to even-numbered years?
Grace Rauh joined "Inside City Hall."
ny1.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Democracy works best when everyone has a voice. 🗳️Our ED, Grace Rauh, joined Inside City Hall @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social to discuss making it easier for more New Yorkers to participate and why higher turnout leads to a government that better reflects our city ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
🚨 NEW: Citizens Union has released “How to Restore Public Trust and Clean City Hall,” a reform blueprint for the next NYC mayor.
The plan lays out clear, actionable steps to root out corruption, rebuild public trust, and restore ethics in city government. 🧵
The plan lays out clear, actionable steps to root out corruption, rebuild public trust, and restore ethics in city government. 🧵
October 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🚨 NEW: Citizens Union has released “How to Restore Public Trust and Clean City Hall,” a reform blueprint for the next NYC mayor.
The plan lays out clear, actionable steps to root out corruption, rebuild public trust, and restore ethics in city government. 🧵
The plan lays out clear, actionable steps to root out corruption, rebuild public trust, and restore ethics in city government. 🧵
🚨 Citizens Union announces endorsements in three City Council races!
After a rigorous review, we’re proud to back candidates who demonstrate a commitment to reform, ethics, and public service.
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After a rigorous review, we’re proud to back candidates who demonstrate a commitment to reform, ethics, and public service.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🚨 Citizens Union announces endorsements in three City Council races!
After a rigorous review, we’re proud to back candidates who demonstrate a commitment to reform, ethics, and public service.
🧵👇
After a rigorous review, we’re proud to back candidates who demonstrate a commitment to reform, ethics, and public service.
🧵👇
“Today is an important step for democracy, but it’s just the first step.”
We joined @CapitalTonight to discuss the Court of Appeals’ unanimous decision upholding NY’s even-year election law — a major win for voter participation & fairer local elections spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
We joined @CapitalTonight to discuss the Court of Appeals’ unanimous decision upholding NY’s even-year election law — a major win for voter participation & fairer local elections spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
New York's highest court upholds constitutionality of even-year election law
Advocates for the law argued the change will boost voter turnout in local elections.
spectrumlocalnews.com
October 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“Today is an important step for democracy, but it’s just the first step.”
We joined @CapitalTonight to discuss the Court of Appeals’ unanimous decision upholding NY’s even-year election law — a major win for voter participation & fairer local elections spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
We joined @CapitalTonight to discuss the Court of Appeals’ unanimous decision upholding NY’s even-year election law — a major win for voter participation & fairer local elections spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-...
Our 5BOROInstitute NYC Child Care Summit brought together leaders from business, government and advocacy to tackle this crisis. Hear from Grace Rauh on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social on what's at stake and why business leaders are ready to engage ⬇️
ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
5BORO Institute summit looks to tackle child care shortage
Watch the full interview here.
ny1.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Our 5BOROInstitute NYC Child Care Summit brought together leaders from business, government and advocacy to tackle this crisis. Hear from Grace Rauh on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social on what's at stake and why business leaders are ready to engage ⬇️
ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Racist chats exposed. 💬
Public funds misused. 💸
A key election ruling upheld. ⚖️
It’s all in this week’s Weekly Watchdog! Stay sharp and read the full roundup: mailchi.mp/citizensunio...
Public funds misused. 💸
A key election ruling upheld. ⚖️
It’s all in this week’s Weekly Watchdog! Stay sharp and read the full roundup: mailchi.mp/citizensunio...
October 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Racist chats exposed. 💬
Public funds misused. 💸
A key election ruling upheld. ⚖️
It’s all in this week’s Weekly Watchdog! Stay sharp and read the full roundup: mailchi.mp/citizensunio...
Public funds misused. 💸
A key election ruling upheld. ⚖️
It’s all in this week’s Weekly Watchdog! Stay sharp and read the full roundup: mailchi.mp/citizensunio...
NEW: Court of Appeals unanimously upholds law moving county and town elections across the state to even years! This will boost turnout and strengthen local democracy.
Next up: NYC. Vote YES on Proposal 6 this November to extend these reforms to the 5 boros!
www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
Next up: NYC. Vote YES on Proposal 6 this November to extend these reforms to the 5 boros!
www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
New York's top court upholds law moving most local elections to even years
The Court of Appeals' ruling will not affect local elections set for this year.
www.timesunion.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
NEW: Court of Appeals unanimously upholds law moving county and town elections across the state to even years! This will boost turnout and strengthen local democracy.
Next up: NYC. Vote YES on Proposal 6 this November to extend these reforms to the 5 boros!
www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
Next up: NYC. Vote YES on Proposal 6 this November to extend these reforms to the 5 boros!
www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
“When fewer than 1 in 4 New Yorkers turn out to vote for the Mayor of our city, we have a major problem” - Grace Rauh on @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social
That’s why we’re urging a YES vote on Question 6 to move city elections to even years and improve turnout.
www.wnyc.org/story/30-iss...
That’s why we’re urging a YES vote on Question 6 to move city elections to even years and improve turnout.
www.wnyc.org/story/30-iss...
30 Issues in 30 Days: Moving Local NYC Elections to Presidential Election Years | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
More on the proposal that NYC voters will see on this year's ballot that would move local elections to take place on presidential election years.
www.wnyc.org
October 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
“When fewer than 1 in 4 New Yorkers turn out to vote for the Mayor of our city, we have a major problem” - Grace Rauh on @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social
That’s why we’re urging a YES vote on Question 6 to move city elections to even years and improve turnout.
www.wnyc.org/story/30-iss...
That’s why we’re urging a YES vote on Question 6 to move city elections to even years and improve turnout.
www.wnyc.org/story/30-iss...
Voter turnout in NYC’s local elections has plunged—just 23% in the last mayoral race vs. 61% in presidential years. This November, we can fix that. Grace Rauh in @nydailynews.com : Vote YES on Proposal 6 to strengthen local democracy. 🗳️ www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/12/b...
Better voting, better options: New York’s chance to revive local democracy
In the 2021 New York City mayoral general election, voter participation dropped to a historic low. Only about 23% of registered voters turned out to vote. In raw numbers, that meant that just more …
www.nydailynews.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Voter turnout in NYC’s local elections has plunged—just 23% in the last mayoral race vs. 61% in presidential years. This November, we can fix that. Grace Rauh in @nydailynews.com : Vote YES on Proposal 6 to strengthen local democracy. 🗳️ www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/12/b...
Reposted by Citizens Union
@citizensunionny.bsky.social new report shows that moving local NYC elections to presidential election years would greatly improve voter turnout and representation, including in down-ballot races. This Nov., NYers can vote to jump-start this move.
citizensunion.org
October 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
@citizensunionny.bsky.social new report shows that moving local NYC elections to presidential election years would greatly improve voter turnout and representation, including in down-ballot races. This Nov., NYers can vote to jump-start this move.
Reposted by Citizens Union
This November, we have the opportunity to enfranchise more voters by approving Question 6 to move municipal elections to even years.
As @citizensunionny.bsky.social makes it clear: even year voting means more voices are heard—and an electorate that better reflects our communities.
As @citizensunionny.bsky.social makes it clear: even year voting means more voices are heard—and an electorate that better reflects our communities.
October 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This November, we have the opportunity to enfranchise more voters by approving Question 6 to move municipal elections to even years.
As @citizensunionny.bsky.social makes it clear: even year voting means more voices are heard—and an electorate that better reflects our communities.
As @citizensunionny.bsky.social makes it clear: even year voting means more voices are heard—and an electorate that better reflects our communities.