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Voter Guide: Ballot Question 6 Would Make Adams’ New Chief Business Diversity Officer Role Permanent

MTA Chief Diversity Officer Michael Garner announces outside the Bowling Green station a milestone in contracting with MWBEs through the MTA Small Business Mentoring Program.

This ballot question guide is part of our full explainer article on all of the six proposals on the ballot in New York City this November. What is Ballot Question 6? Ballot Question 6 is the last of the ballot questions, and is actually three questions bundled into one. Here’s how it’ll look on your […]

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Voter Guide: Ballot Question 5 Mandates More Detail for Budgeting on City Maintenance

Aging pipes were exposed while workers in the Financial District dug up part of the street.

This ballot question guide is part of our full explainer article on all of the six proposals on the ballot in New York City this November. What is Ballot Question 5? Ballot Question 5 would expand the Citywide Statement of Needs and make other changes to capital planning creation and deadlines. Here’s how Ballot Question […]

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Voter Guide: Ballot Question 4 Would Change the Input Process on Public Safety Laws

NYPD officers monitor a pro-Gaza protest near the Stock Exchange.

This ballot question guide is part of our full explainer article on all of the six proposals on the ballot in New York City this November. What is Ballot Question 4? Ballot Question 4 would mandate that City Council take longer to hear public input before voting on laws relating to the Police, Corrections, or […]

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Voter Guide: Ballot Question 3 Adds Steps Before City Laws Can Be Passed

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams at City Hall on Friday, June 28, 2024.

This ballot question guide is part of our full explainer article on all of the six proposals on the ballot in New York City this November. What is Ballot Question 3? Ballot Question 3 would add additional estimates to the cost of proposed laws and updates to budget deadlines. This is how Question 3 will […]

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Voter Guide: Ballot Question 2 in NYC Would Give More Power to the Department of Sanitation

The Department of Sanitation unveiled in the SoHo new trash bins that can contain building waste and be dumped directly into specially modified garbage trucks.

This ballot question guide is part of our full explainer article on all of the six proposals on the ballot in New York City this November. What is Ballot Question 2? Ballot Question 2 relates to sanitation and cleaning public property.  This is how it will appear on your ballot:  “This proposal would amend the […]

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