https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/politics/2019/10/26/2019-new-york-city-elections-ballot-election-day-voting-ranked-choice-voting-and-other-changes"PROPOSAL 1: RANKED-CHOICE VOTING
If New Yorkers vote yes to the first ballot measure, they will be able to rank candidates running for city office in order of preference."
"PROPOSAL 2: THE CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARD (CCRB)
The second ballot question calls for adding two members to the CCRB and bringing the total to 15. One new member would be appointed by the Public Advocate and one would be chosen by the mayor and City Council Speaker. The proposal also would allow the Council to directly appoint CCRB members instead of waiting on the mayor's appointment. The CCRB is an independent civilian-run board that probes allegations of police abuse."
"PROPOSAL 3: GOVERNMENT ETHICS
The third ballot question calls for a two-year ban on city elected officials and senior appointed employees lobbying the agency they worked for. The current law sets only a one-year ban. This amendment would apply to anyone leaving city government after January 1, 2022."
"PROPOSAL 4: THE CITY BUDGET
The city already saves money in the budget for the future in case there is an economic downturn or other unexpected costs. But Question Number Four would officially create a "rainy day fund." There's a catch: the city could not use the funds unless the state legislature approves the measure."
"PROPOSAL 5: PUBLIC REVIEW OF LAND USE PROPOSALS
The last ballot proposal would require Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) proposals be more easily available before public review, and for a detailed project summary to be sent to the area's borough president, borough board, and community board at least 30 days before the application is certified for public review. The summary also would need to be posted online."
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Early voting has begun today. I'm thinking of voting for all of them.
