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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.
Testimony City Budget

Testimony on Intro 1574 to Establish Commercial Waste Zones in New York City

June 27, 2019
Establishing commercial waste zones can increase efficiency in collection, achieve substantial VMT reduction, and reduce the negative externalities.
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.
Testimony City Budget

Testimony Before the 2019 Charter Revision Commission

May 09, 2019
CBC recommends this Commission exercise caution when proposing changes to the City’s fiscal management structures and processes.
Testimony City Budget

Testimony on Intro. No. 1512

April 17, 2019
NYC Ferry connects many of NYC’s waterfront neighborhoods and business districts at a high price.
Testimony City Budget

Testimony on the Proposed Paper Carryout Bag Fee

April 16, 2019
CBC supports proposed legislation to impose a 5-cent fee on most paper carryout bags.
Testimony City Budget

Testimony on Charter-Defined Budget and Management Practices

March 11, 2019
While many worthwhile ideas will be proposed, CBC believes the Commission should focus on and proposing only those changes essential to the Charter’s purpose
Testimony Capital Spending

Testimony on Intro. No. 113

February 12, 2019
Intro. No. 113 would require the City of New York to produce an online database of all pending construction projects that includes initial and current completion dates and costs.
Testimony Education

Testimony on the New Department of Education Five-Year Capital Plan

December 18, 2018
City officials cannot continue to expect the City can build its way to a solution; making real progress will require implementing operational strategies that alter the use of space and redirect students to facilities with capacity.
Testimony Pensions & Benefits

The Health Care Savings Agreement: A Look Back and a Look Forward

November 29, 2018
Savings to health benefit expenditures are crucial to attaining labor settlements that are fair and reasonable for both City employees and taxpayers.
Testimony Taxes

New York City Property Tax Reform

November 27, 2018
CBC makes recommendations for property tax reform to fix problems with transparency and equity of the system.
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.
Testimony Housing

Testimony on the NYCHA Physical Needs Assessment

November 15, 2018
NYCHA has an astounding $32 billion in capital needs, a nearly fivefold increase over the last decade. Today nearly all its properties require substantial rehabilitation.
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?
Testimony City Budget

Update on the City’s Organics Collection Program

September 20, 2018
Because of low participation and inadequate organic waste processing capacity, the organics collection program is not ready for citywide expansion.
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 Transportation

Four years after 'Bridgegate,' Port's fiefdoms are coming back

May 30, 2018
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is a crucial agency, but it is badly governed and in need of reform.
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.
Testimony City Budget

Testimony on the Department of Sanitation's Waste Characterization Study

April 24, 2018
CBC testimony on the fiscal and policy implications of changes in the waste stream on the City’s waste management system.

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