Understanding the NYC ballot proposals

By Sahalie Donaldson and Emily Wilson Campaigns & Elections New York City Zohran Mamdani Don’t forget to flip your ballot. New York City voters won’t just be deciding among candidates this year. They’ll have an opportunity to vote to approve or reject five questions when they cast their ballots for the Nov. 3 general election. Early voting kicks off Saturday, Oct. 24. If passed – as tends to be the case for ballot proposals – each of the questions would make amendments to the city’s governing document known as the City Charter. We’re not talking about anything that would shake city government at its core. These proposals are wonky, staked on the premise of streamlining government processes and cutting red tape – in this case, around public space, city contracting, building permitting, street safety and the city’s budget reserves. “They are positive, measured, practical steps towards government reform,” said Ben Weinberg, policy director for government reform group Citizens Union.

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