On June 24, Mayor Eric Adams' Charter Revision Commission released its preliminary report outlining potential changes for the November ballot. The report, which lacks proposed questions, focuses on several topics but notably omits ranked-choice voting and other election reforms. The Commission's efforts have been criticized by several officials, including the NYC Comptroller, who argued that no further research is needed for the City's Rainy Day Fund or timely vendor payments. Additionally, Council Speaker Adams described the Commission's work as 'wholly unserious.' The report also targets City Council spending while avoiding public safety issues.
A scathing statement from Council Speaker Adams on Charter Review Commission report: “The undertaking by this Commission, as evidenced by this product, is wholly unserious.” https://t.co/0CZmmyAg44
Adams commission takes aim at City Council spending, dodges public safety for now https://t.co/c4E38MI4lP https://t.co/XH0qyF97Yz
The Mayor’s hastily appointed Charter Revision Commission swung and missed today. No "further research" is needed to adopt a plan for the City’s Rainy Day Fund, or to pay vendors on time—proposals long-studied and supported by many good-government groups. https://t.co/CMGXvGEwgB
Mayor Adams' Charter Revision Commission's preliminary report is out. No proposed questions yet, just proposed topics. And no big surprises. RCV not mentioned, nor any election reforms. Spot anything interesting? Let me know. https://t.co/mD58qA7THl https://t.co/m6SB1zBHWL
Mayor Eric Adams' Charter Review Commission dropped its preliminary report on what changes could go on the ballot in November https://t.co/dcpRK2ZhuK