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NYC Charter Revision Commission
Final Meeting of the Charter Revision Commission
Jul 21, 2025
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01:00 PM
55 min
Summary
A vote.
The commission approves five ballot proposals for the November election:
- Fast-tracking affordable housing
- Simplifying review for modest projects
- Establishing an affordable housing appeals board
- Creating a digital citywide map
- Moving local elections to presidential years
The commission also approves the report containing these proposals and recommendations for future charter revisions.
Features closing remarks from all the commissioners.
Meeting chapters
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Chair Richard R. Buery Jr. on the commission's work and proposed ballot questions
Chair Richard R. Buery Jr. opens the final public meeting of the Charter Revision Commission, summarizing the commission's work and the five potential ballot questions before them. He explains that …
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8 min
Vice Chair Sharon Greenberger on the importance of the commission's housing proposals
Vice Chair Sharon Greenberger thanks Chair Richard R. Buery Jr., her fellow commissioners, and the commission staff for their work. She emphasizes that addressing the city's housing crisis was the …
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119 sec
Commissioner Leila Bozorg on improving the land use process to create more housing
Commissioner Leila Bozorg expresses her gratitude to the commission's leadership and staff. She is proud of the proposed changes to the city's land use process (ULURP), which are designed to …
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3 min
Commissioner Grace C. Bonilla on how housing proposals will help New Yorkers
Commissioner Grace C. Bonilla expresses her pride in the work the commission has put before New Yorkers, stating it will make a significant difference. She speaks directly to New Yorkers …
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76 sec
Commissioner Dr. Lisette Nieves on equity in housing and the need for future voting reform
Commissioner Dr. Lisette Nieves, a lifelong New Yorker, states that the commission was formed to address the city's affordability crisis and she is proud of the work they have done …
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69 sec
Commissioner Anthony Richardson on affordable housing as essential for New York's future
Commissioner Anthony Richardson discusses how New York City's housing crisis threatens its diversity and competitiveness. He argues that to achieve new results in housing, the city must adopt new methods. …
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3 min
Commissioner Julie Samuels on affordable housing's economic importance and the issue of open primaries
Commissioner Julie Samuels believes the commission's proposals will meaningfully improve the lives of New Yorkers, particularly those measures that will increase the housing stock. She argues that an affordable housing …
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123 sec
Commissioner Diane Savino on the decades-long housing crisis and the need for open primaries
Commissioner Diane Savino thanks the commission members for their volunteer service and praises the staff, particularly Executive Director Alex Schierenbeck. She shares her personal experience with the city's housing crisis, …
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3 min
Commissioner Carl Weisbrod on the quality of public input and the commission's independence
Commissioner Carl Weisbrod states that he is proud of the work the commission has done together to address the city's most critical issue: housing. He was impressed not only by …
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127 sec
Commissioner Valerie White on her experience and the multifaceted benefits of affordable housing
Commissioner Valerie White, serving on a commission for the first time, expresses her pride in the final report and her work as an affordable housing professional. She highlights that increasing …
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3 min
Commissioner Kathryn Wylde on balancing housing costs with community input
Commissioner Kathryn Wylde emphasizes that the commission represents diverse sectors of the city and was sensitive to the community's role in the land use process. She argues that the proposed …
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3 min
Commissioner Anita Laremont on the housing crisis as a threat to the city's future
Commissioner Anita Laremont describes New York as the greatest city in the world, but warns that the housing crisis is a major threat to its preeminence and its ability to …
0:34:43
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151 sec
Commissioner Shams DaBaron on his personal journey and the urgent need for housing
Commissioner Shams DaBaron shares his personal story of experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity, which motivates his work on the commission. He stresses the importance of the commission's proposals to create …
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4 min
Executive Director Alec Schierenbeck presents ballot proposal 1 on fast-tracking affordable housing
Executive Director Alec Schierenbeck reads the first ballot proposal, which would amend the city charter to fast-track the creation of affordable housing at the Board of Standards and Appeals or …
0:42:14
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34 sec
Executive Director Alec Schierenbeck presents ballot proposal 2 on simplifying review for modest projects
Executive Director Alec Schierenbeck reads the second ballot proposal, which aims to simplify the review process for smaller-scale projects. This amendment would significantly reduce the review time for modest housing …
0:43:53
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31 sec
Executive Director Alec Schierenbeck presents ballot proposal 3 for an affordable housing appeals board
Executive Director Alec Schierenbeck reads the third ballot proposal, which would establish a new body to review certain land use decisions. The proposal calls for the creation of a three-member …
0:45:18
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31 sec
Commissioner Anita Laremont on changes to the affordable housing appeals board proposal
Commissioner Anita Laremont explains a key modification made to the proposal for an appeals board based on stakeholder feedback. The proposal has been narrowed and is now specifically named the …
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71 sec
Executive Director Alec Schierenbeck presents ballot proposal 4 to create a digital city map
Executive Director Alec Schierenbeck reads the fourth ballot proposal, which focuses on modernizing city operations. The amendment proposes consolidating the city's five separate borough map offices and their address assignment …
0:48:02
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30 sec
Executive Director Alec Schierenbeck presents ballot proposal 5 to move local elections to presidential election years
Executive Director Alec Schierenbeck reads the fifth and final proposed charter amendment, which aims to increase voter turnout. The proposal would move the city's primary and general election dates to …
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26 sec
Commissioner Diane Savino explains her opposition to moving local election years
Commissioner Diane Savino explains why she will vote against the proposal to move local elections to presidential election years. She argues that the change is contingent on action from the …
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59 sec