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- Nov 3, 202692% CONFIDENCEfrom thecityreporter.nyc
New Yorkers Vote on Five City Charter Amendments to Cut Red Tape
- The Commission on Government Efficiency, the 2026 charter review commission chaired by Patrick Gaspard, released five final ballot proposals on 23 July 2026 after 10 public hearings attended by 1,220 New Yorkers[1]
- After the November election COGE becomes a permanent advisory board on efficiency[1]
- Question 1 speeds up permission to use public space for ramps, planters and cafes by removing mandatory hearings and Council disapproval of sidewalk cafes[3]
- Question 2 lets the Procurement Policy Board simplify the contractor questionnaire and requires quarterly meetings; Question 3 simplifies review of street safety projects, disposal of unused city property and office leasing[3]
- Question 4 creates a centralized construction permits hub and moves waterfront permitting to the Department of Buildings; Question 5 sets a target for reserves, including the rainy-day fund[3]
- An outdoor dining structure now takes about three to five months to approve and a sidewalk cafe up to eight; Proposal 1 aims to cut that to two months[2]
- The panel approved the five proposals on Thursday 23 July; a majority of voters must vote yes for each change to become law[4]
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- [1]75%nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2026/07/coge-releases-5-ballot-proposals-and-final-report-to-make-governnyc.gov· Posted Sep 24, 2026· Starts Nov 3, 2026· 28% of score
The COGE release puts the proposals "before New Yorkers at the ballot box this November"; The City Reporter's[2][4] voter guide gives the day: "Election Day is coming up in New York City, on Nov. 3, 2026", with "five questions for voters".
- [2]92%What to Know About NYC's 5 Ballot Proposals Ahead of Election Day - The City Reporterthecityreporter.nyc· Published Sep 23, 2026· Starts Nov 3, 2026 ✓· 28% of score
Voter guide dating the vote to 3 November 2026 and explaining each of the five charter questions.[1]
- [3]90%Appendix A: Proposed Questions - 2026 Charter Revision Commissionnyc.gov· Published Jul 23, 2026· 22% of score
The official text of the five ballot questions and what a Yes and a No vote mean.[1]
- [4]85%Mamdani's Government Efficiency Panel Approves 5 NYC Ballot Proposals - The City Reporterthecityreporter.nyc· Published Jul 23, 2026· 22% of score
Report of the commission's vote approving the five proposals for the November ballot.[1]
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