NYC Voters Pass Contentious Housing Ballot Measures

The results reflect how more people are embracing development as a solution to the housing crisis.

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Mamdani Votes ‘Yes’ on Housing Measures Giving Mayor More Say on Development

During his campaign, Zohran Mamdani had repeatedly declined to say where he stood on the measures.

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There Are 6 NYC Ballot Measures. Here’s What to Know.

Voters will have a chance to weigh in on ballot questions concerning the housing crisis and when local elections should be held.

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NYC Elections Board Rejects Council’s Push to Keep Housing Measures Off Ballot

The City Council, which would lose some power if the measures are approved, had argued that the ballot language was not clear enough to put before voters.

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PAC Aims to Spend $3 Million to Pass New York Housing Measures

The measures could make it easier to build housing, but the City Council is trying to keep them off the November ballot.

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N.Y.C. Elections Board May Block Ballot Proposals on Housing

The City Council opposes the measures, which would curtail its power. The Board of Elections, appointed by the Council, could prevent voters from weighing in.

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Measures Aimed at N.Y.C. Housing Crisis Will Be on November Ballot

Voters will have a chance to reshape the city’s approach to development and limit the power of the City Council to stop new affordable housing projects.

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N.Y.C. Panel Withdraws Proposal to Switch to Open Primaries

The panel, created by Mayor Eric Adams, said it would introduce other ballot initiatives, but not a proposal that would allow all voters to participate in primaries regardless of party.

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Should New York City Ditch Its Party Primaries in Favor of Open Races?

A panel created by Mayor Eric Adams wants to consider using an “open primary” system for elections in New York City. Here’s how the plan would work.

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New Yorkers May Vote on Curbing Council’s Power to Block New Housing

The City Council can block the development of new housing. A panel created by Mayor Eric Adams wants to let voters weigh in on reducing the Council’s power.

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