Search
Showing 1 - 17 of 17
Op Ed
City Budget
A Big Budget Briefing for Eric Adams
New York Daily News
November 16, 2021
Upon getting elected, Mayor-elect Eric Adams vowed to “get stuff done.” Adams’ focus on delivering core services and managing the budget is exactly right.
Testimony
City Budget
Testimony on Oversight of Changes to Municipal Retirees’ Health Care Plan
Testimony before the City Council Committee on Civil Service and Labor
October 28, 2021
This agreement starts right and then veers off course to miss the finish line because the resulting savings do not flow to the City’s bottom line.
Testimony
City Budget
Testimony on Preliminary Report on New York City Property Tax Reform
Submitted to the New York City Advisory Commission on Property Tax Reform
June 16, 2021
CBC and many New Yorkers have called for reform of the City’s byzantine and unfair property tax system for decades.
Testimony
Energy & Environment
Testimony on Getting to Zero Waste
Submitted to the New York City Council's Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
April 21, 2021
Achieving zero waste requires a holistic approach that uses City resources efficiently, incentivizes residents to improve their habits, and implements targeted programs and policies.
Op Ed
Public Workforce
Early Retirement Incentives for City Workers Is Foolhardy and Expensive
Crain’s New York Business
April 15, 2021
New York state has just authorized New York City to offer most civilian employees an incentive to retire early. The city should flatly reject this opportunity.
Op Ed
City Budget
Fed aid is a bridge; stable shore needed: American Rescue Plan good for NYC only if used prudently
New York Daily News
March 13, 2021
The American Rescue Plan will not only provide tremendous support to individuals, families, businesses and organizations, but can be a game-changer for New York state and city government. Success, however, is far from guaranteed.
Testimony
City Budget
Testimony on Comprehensive Long-Term Planning (Intro. 2186)
Submitted to the New York City Council
February 23, 2021
Intro. 2186 proposes a new comprehensive planning framework that would reform the City’s land use and capital planning process.
Testimony
Transportation
Testimony on the MTA’s Access-A-Ride Program
December 18, 2019
The City should work with the MTA to assure that Access-A-Ride will achieve firm financial footing while providing a cost-effective and efficient service.
Op Ed
City Budget
Vote yes on a rainy day fund for New York City
New York Daily News
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
The Gotham Gazette
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
Crain’s New York Business
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
on the Establishment of a Director of Ferry Operations
April 17, 2019
NYC Ferry connects many of NYC’s waterfront neighborhoods and business districts at a high price.
Testimony
Energy & Environment
Testimony on the Proposed Paper Carryout Bag Fee
Submitted to the NYC Council Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
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
Testimony Before the 2019 Charter Revision Commission
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
For an Online Database of Pending Construction Projects
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.