In the general election this year, New York City voters will be asked to vote on one City ballot proposal to change the New York City Charter as recommended by the Charter Revision Commission.

Click on the following to find material on the ballot question: the official text and summary (prepared by the Charter Revision Commission); highlights of major pro and con arguments (prepared by the CFB); and, finally, some pro and con statements submitted by the public.

The highlights of the arguments are based on statements made by different groups and individuals, in the press, and in submissions to the CFB. 

The highlights of the arguments and the pro and con statements from the public published in this Guide do not in any way represent the views of the Campaign Finance Board, which takes no position for or against the ballot proposal.

The arguments presented may not represent all possible arguments for or against the proposal. The CFB urges you to follow the public debate on the proposal, so that you can make an informed decision, and not to rely only on the information presented in this Guide.