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2026 Ballot Measures: Proposal #5

Proposed Charter Amendment: Set Contribution Targets for Rainy Day Fund to Promote Sufficient Budgetary Reserves

Set target amount of money to hold in reserve funds, including rainy day fund, to address unexpected financial hardships in future years, and require development of methodology to calculate contributions.

“Yes”requires Mayor to develop a methodology for calculating deposits to the rainy day fund, with deposits subject to approval in the City budget.

“No”leaves laws unchanged with no reserves target.

2026 Ballot Measures: Proposal #4

Proposed Charter Amendment: Simplify Building Permitting and Move Waterfront Permitting to Department of Buildings.

Create centralized construction permits hub to simplify permitting. Move waterfront permitting from Department of Small Business Services to Department of Buildings. Allow construction approval by additional Department of Buildings officials.

“Yes”simplifies permitting by authorizing a centralized permitting hub, moving waterfront permitting to Department of Buildings, and allowing additional Department of Buildings officials to issue approvals.

“No”leaves laws unchanged.

2026 Ballot Measures: Proposal #3

Proposed Charter Amendment: Speed Up Street Safety Projects, Disposition of Unused City Property, Office Leasing.

Simplify review of street safety projects to reduce construction timelines. Fast-track disposition of unused City property with approval from the City Planning Commission. Expedite leasing offices used for City workforce.

“Yes” simplifies street project approval, City property disposition and office leasing.

“No” maintains intra-agency consultation for road projects, Council approval for City property dispositions and Council disapproval of office leases.

2026 Ballot Measures: Proposal #2

Proposed Charter Amendment: Reduce City Contractor Paperwork; Require Regular Meetings of Procurement Policy Board

Reduce paperwork for City contractors by authorizing Procurement Policy Board to simplify contractor questionnaire. Require quarterly meetings of the Procurement Policy Board. Remove mandatory hearing for required client services report.

“Yes” amends Procurement Policy Board authority, including to simplify contractor questionnaire; authorizes Mayor to delegate certain contract approvals.

“No” leaves laws unchanged, with Mayor and Comptroller maintaining longer questionnaire.

2026 Ballot Measures: Proposal #1


Proposed Charter Amendment: Speed Up Process for Granting a Revocable Consent to Use Public Space

Simplify process to use public space for uses such as ramps, planters, and cafes, by removing mandatory hearings and Council disapproval of sidewalk cafes, while maintaining community and Council input.

“Yes” speeds up process to use public space while maintaining community input.

“No” maintains longer process with mandatory public hearing to use public space and Council review of sidewalk cafes.

State Senator – 29th Senatorial District

The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.

Member of the Assembly – 61st Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

State Senator – 28th Senatorial District

The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.

State Senator – 30th Senatorial District

The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.

State Senator – 59th Senatorial District

There are 62 members of the New York State Senate, each serving 2-year terms.

State Senator – 47th Senatorial District

There are 62 members of the New York State Senate, each serving 2-year terms.

Member of the Assembly – 11th Assembly District

Member of the Assembly- 21st Assembly District

Member of the Assembly- 20th Assembly District

Member of the Assembly- 19th Assembly District

Member of the Assembly- 18th Assembly District

Member of the Assembly- 17th Assembly District

Member of the Assembly- 16th Assembly District

Member of the Assembly- 15th Assembly District

Member of the Assembly- 14th Assembly District

Member of the Assembly- 13th Assembly District

Member of the Assembly- 12th

State Senator – 27th Senatorial District

The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.

Member of the Assembly – 10th Assembly District

Member of the Assembly – 9th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 8th Assembly District

Member of the Assembly – 7th Assembly District

Member of the Assembly – 6th Assembly District

Member of the Assembly – 5th Assembly District

Member of the Assembly – 4th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 3rd Assembly District

Member of the Assembly – 2nd Assembly District

Member of the Assembly – 1st Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

 

Governor / Lieutenant Governor

Member of the Assembly- 22nd Assembly District

Member of the Assembly – 56th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 50th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 55th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 54th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 87th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 86th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 53rd Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 52nd Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 51st Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 49th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 48th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 47th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 44th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 43rd Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 41st Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 42nd Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

State Senator – 26th Senatorial District

The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.

Member of the Assembly – 38th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 37th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 36th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 35th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 34th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Representative in Congress – 3rd Congressional District

Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district.   The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population.  To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.

Member of the Assembly – 33rd Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 46th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 25th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Surrogate Court Judge – New York County

The Surrogate Court serves the estates of individuals who were domiciled in New York County (Manhattan) at the time of their death.

Justice of the Supreme Court – 1st Judicial District

The Supreme Court generally hears cases that are outside the jurisdiction of other trial courts of more limited jurisdiction. In New York City, the Court exercises civil jurisdiction and jurisdiction over felony charges.

State Comptroller

Judge of the Civil Court – District – 1st Municipal Court District – New York

The Civil Court of the City of New York decides lawsuits involving claims of up to $25,000. The Civil Court includes a small claims part for the informal resolution of cases involving amounts of up to $5,000, and a housing part for landlord-tenant and housing violation proceedings. The court also handles other civil matters referred by the Supreme Court.  New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.

Judge of the Civil Court – District – 2nd Municipal Court District – Bronx

Member of the Assembly – 40th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 24th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 45th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 39th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

County Committee – 012/81

County Committee – 006/81

County Committee – 001/81

County Committee – 023/81

County committee members are unpaid, volunteer, elected officials. Two County Committee members represent a relatively small number of party members in an election district. The County committee is the most local level of the political party in New York City. County Committee members choose local judicial candidates and help create the party platform.

County Committee – 020/81

County committee members are unpaid, volunteer, elected officials. Two County Committee members represent a relatively small number of party members in an election district. The County committee is the most local level of the political party in New York City. County Committee members choose local judicial candidates and help create the party platform.

County Committee – 014/81

County committee members are unpaid, volunteer, elected officials. Two County Committee members represent a relatively small number of party members in an election district. The County committee is the most local level of the political party in New York City. County Committee members choose local judicial candidates and help create the party platform.

State Senator – 22nd Senatorial District

The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.

Judge of the Civil Court – District – 8th Municipal Court District – Kings

The Civil Court of the City of New York has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court. It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $5,000 and a landlord and tenant/housing part for landlord-tenant matters of unlimited amounts and housing code violations. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.

Judge of the Civil Court – 6th Municipal Court District – Kings

The Civil Court of the City of New York decides lawsuits involving claims of up to $25,000. The Civil Court includes a small claims part for the informal resolution of cases involving amounts of up to $5,000, and a housing part for landlord-tenant and housing violation proceedings. The court also handles other civil matters referred by the Supreme Court. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.

Delegate to Judicial Convention – 66th Assembly District

A party’s nominees for Supreme Court judges (state trial court judges) are nominated at a judicial convention. Party members vote for delegates to the judicial convention from their district.

Member of the City Council – District 03

The New York City Council is the legislative body for the City of New York. The Council is comprised of 51 members from Council Districts throughout the five boroughs. Members are normally elected every four years, with each member representing a district of approximately 139,000 people. The Council monitors the performance of city agencies, makes land use decisions, and maintains approval authority over the city’s budget. It also legislates on a wide range of other subjects. The Council is an equal partner with the Mayor in the governing of New York City.

Judge of the Civil Court – County – Queens

The Civil Court of the City of New York has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court. It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $5,000 and a landlord and tenant/housing part for landlord-tenant matters of unlimited amounts and housing code violations. New York City Civil Court judges are elected to 10-year terms.

Representative in Congress – 15th Congressional District

Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district.   The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population.  To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.

Representative in Congress – 14th Congressional District

Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district.   The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population.  To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.

Representative in Congress – 13th Congressional District

Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district.   The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population.  To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.

Representative in Congress – 12th Congressional District

Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district.   The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population.  To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.

Representative in Congress – 11th Congressional District

Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district.   The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population.  To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.

Representative in Congress – 10th Congressional District

Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district.   The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population.  To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.

State Senator – 23rd Senatorial District

The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.

State Senator – 25th Senatorial District

The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.

State Senator – 13th Senatorial District

The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.

State Senator – 12th Senatorial District

The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.

Member of the Assembly – 85th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 81st Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 75th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 71st Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 70th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 69th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 68th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 66th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 65th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 59th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 32nd Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 31st Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 30th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 29th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 28th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 27th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 26th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 23rd Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 57th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 84th Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 82nd Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

Member of the Assembly – 72nd Assembly District

The New York State Assembly consists of 150 members, serving 2-year terms representing districts of approximately 128,000 residents.

State Senator – 15th Senatorial District

The New York State Senate consists of 62 members serving 2-year terms. New York City is represented by 26 state senators.

State Senator – 31st Senatorial District

There are 62 members of the New York State Senate, each serving 2-year terms.

 

Representative in Congress – 6th Congressional District

Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district.   The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population.  To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.

Representative in Congress – 9th Congressional District

Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district.   The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population.  To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.

Representative in Congress – 7th Congressional District

Representatives are elected to two-year terms to serve the residents of their congressional district.  The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population.  To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.