Mayor Adams engineered placing several questions on our ballots this fall that would permanently change our city’s Charter or Constitution. Promoted as “affordable housing” measures, they’d radically change the rules for a slew of development initiatives, many having nothing to do with affordability or even housing. They would permanently disenfranchise communities, roll back democracy, likely result in less affordable housing, and promote worse outcomes for healthy neighborhoods. 

Even though the Mayor is no longer running, the questions will nevertheless remain on the ballot and, with strong support from real estate and other interests, stand a good chance of passing. If they do, they will permanently bypass the legislative branch of NYC government on a whole host of important land use decisions, disempowering communities and making it easier for powerful forces to manipulate the system to their advantage.

It’s critical New Yorkers understand the impact and help spread the word about the irreversible threat these ballot questions pose. To help, we’ve created this handy “Frequently Asked Questions” page that breaks down what the ballot measures would do and breaks through the misinformation surrounding them. We’re also holding a live virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, October 15 at 6pm cosponsored by multiple other groups to educate the public, answer questions, and share with you how you can help fight these pernicious ballot measures. 

TO HELP: