2019 New York City ballot proposals
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Five citywide ballot proposals appeared on the general election ballot in New York City on November 5, 2019. Proposals 2, 3, 4, and 5, which would amend the city's charter, were developed by New York City's Charter Revision Commission, a recently created body. All five proposals passed.
Proposal 1
Proposal 1 amends the City Charter to "give voters the choice of ranking up to five candidates in primary and special elections for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough president, and city council beginning in January 2021". In addition, Question 1 would increase the time between a city office vacancy and the special election to fill it from 45 days (60 for mayor) to 80 days, and change the timeline for city council redistricting to complete it prior to city council nominating petition signature collection. This proposal passed.
The first election in the city to use ranked-choice voting (instant-runoff voting) was in the 24th council district in Queens, which took place on February 2, 2021. The first regular elections to use ranked-choice voting for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough president, and city council were in 2021.
Proposal 2
Proposal 2 concerns the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board. First, it adds two members to the board, bringing the total to 15.
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