I know you are used to hearing from us about elections but responding to the Census is also a critically important part of your civic responsibility in New York City. Check your mailbox! On March 13th, homes across the country began to receive their first invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. With so many…
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Due to concerns over Coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor de Blasio postponed the Special Election for Queens Borough President which was scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th to fill the vacancy left by Melinda Katz.  At this time, we do not have information on when the special election will be rescheduled or if the upcoming Presidential Primary on April 28th will also be affected. WhosOntheBallot will continue…
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Democrats are currently planning to hold six more primary debates in 2020. While President Trump also has Republican challengers, there are no Republican primary debates scheduled. The Democratic primary debate schedule is currently as follows: Wednesday, Feb. 19 – Las VegasNinth Democratic primary debateWill be co-hosted by NBC News, MSNBC and The Nevada Independent. Tuesday,…
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Voting is about to get easier for New Yorkers. One of the key reforms adopted this year by the Legislature is the provision for early voting across the state.  New Yorkers now have the option to vote early in person from Saturday October 26th, 2019 to Sunday November 3rd 2019 —  with two weekends and…
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**Good Government Group, Citizens Union, Supports Ranked Choice Voting, Increasing Oversight of NYPD, Modifications to the City Budget, and Changes to Land Use Review; Opposes Proposed Changes to Ethics Rules** New York, N.Y. (October 7, 2019) – Citizens Union Board Chair Randy Mastro and Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum today announced Citizens Union’s recommendations on five proposals…
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On November 5, 2019, New Yorkers from all five boroughs will have the opportunity to vote on five ballot initiatives proposed by the NYC Charter Revision Commission. The New York City Charter is the City’s constitution, creating the framework for our government. The following ballot proposals allow voters like you to decide how our City should run. A more…
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The Primary Election will be held on June 25, 2019. If you are not registered to vote in New York (check here if you’re not sure), today is the last day to register to vote in the Primary Election.  Check your voter registration status, ensure that it contains the correct information, and register if you have not already done so….
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This year, 32 NYC Council Members across the city are engaging their constituents in Participatory Budgeting New York City (PBNYC) and are asking residents to decide how to spend at least $35 million in capital funding. Community members can vote on capital projects like improvements to schools, parks, libraries, public housing, and other public or community spaces….
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The Special Election for the New York City Public Advocate will be held on TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 26, 2019. All registered voters may participate. The polls will be open from 6am to 9pm. To confirm your polling location and to get links to candidate websites and social media pages, enter your address into WhosOnTheBallot. For…
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Tune in TONIGHT, February 20th at 7PM for the final NYC Public Advocate Special Election Debate hosted by the New York City Campaign Finance Board. This debate features the seven “leading contenders” in the election. You can find out more about the debate at the Gotham Gazette: 7 Candidates Qualify for Second Public Advocate Special Election Debate. The debate will…
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