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Op Ed City Budget

Vote yes on a rainy day fund for New York City

October 21, 2019
When New Yorkers head to the polls to vote, they will find five important ballot proposals, but one in particular is worth supporting because it would make an important change to how the city manages its budget.
Op Ed City Budget

The Rainy Day Fund New York Needs

June 10, 2019
Most New Yorkers are unaware they will have the opportunity this fall to vote to dramatically change their city government.
Op Ed City Budget

What de Blasio, City Council should do with $800 million

May 22, 2019
While de Blasio and Council Speaker Corey Johnson have both stressed the importance of preparing for an eventual economic downturn, the mayor's proposal falls short of what's needed.
Op Ed Economic Development

The Smart Money on Amazon

November 23, 2018
As New Yorkers search for Black Friday deals, including on Amazon, we are also scrutinizing the deal offered to the retail giant to come to Long Island City.
Op Ed Housing

In Need of Partners

October 17, 2018
The City's committment to create and preserve affordable housing units and make critical repairs at NYCHA is unprecedented. But can this effort address affordability for all rent-burdened New Yorkers?
Op Ed Pensions & Benefits

Pension sweeteners a bitter prospect for New York City

June 15, 2018
The City Council adopted a budget for fiscal year 2019 that totals almost $90 billion. Almost $10 billion will be devoted to pensions for public employees, and the amount is projected to grow. And yet, for some, this is not enough.
Op Ed City Budget

Forcing budget discipline on big spender Bill

May 02, 2018
Last week, Mayor de Blasio released an executive budget detailing $90.8 billion in spending in fiscal year 2019.
Op Ed City Budget

How New York City Can Afford Fair Fares

April 16, 2018
The Fair Fares proposal can be accommodated within the city budget by exercising greater restraint in hiring and more aggressively tackling inefficiencies in its operations.
Op Ed City Budget

How Queens Residents Rate City Services And Quality Of Life

August 11, 2017
The Citizens Budget Commission recently released the results of a citywide survey of residents’ satisfaction with municipal services and the quality of life in their neighborhoods and across the city.
Op Ed City Budget

Inside New Yorkers’ Satisfaction, or Lack Thereof, with City Services

June 01, 2017
New Yorkers are notoriously opinionated, but how often do they get to tell city leaders what they think?
Op Ed City Budget

End de Blasio’s giveaway to bus companies

May 09, 2017
The program was bad policy from the outset-- and was extended for a third year. The City Council should defund it when the budget is adopted.
Op Ed Transportation

Funding Fares Should Be the City's Responsiblity

April 02, 2017
If the mayor supports the policy, it should be a priority that is accommodated within the city’s financial plan.
Op Ed City Budget

Why we're asking New Yorkers to assess the quality of life in their neighborhoods

January 24, 2017
We're asking New Yorkers all over the city to fill out a survey on public services and quality of life in NYC.
Op Ed Transportation

Make the MetroCard a gateway to opportunity, not a barrier

January 08, 2017
Half-priced metrocards for low-income adults should be paid for by the City, not the MTA. The City already supports reduced fares for the elderly and disabled.
Op Ed City Budget

New Priorities for Mayor Bloomberg's Third Term

November 15, 2009
CBC President Carol Kellermann outlines the fiscal priorities that need to be addressed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in his third term in this op-ed published in the Huffington Post.

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