Joseph P. Viteritti, Author at City Limits

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‘Former Mayor John Lindsay once branded the post “the second toughest job in America.” The challenges today are as daunting as ever. But it could be a great opportunity.’

ByJoseph P. Viteritti 8 minRead time

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Apr 2019

Opinion

Opinion: Is the Charter Revision Commission Looking at the Wrong Election Reforms?

Increasing voter engagement and making politics more vibrant is a goal of the 2019 charter revision panel. But by exploring instant-runoff voting and eschewing any re-examination of term limits, the…

ByJoseph P. Viteritti 11 minRead time

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Apr 2019

Opinion

Opinion: A Stronger New York Does Not Need a Weaker Mayor

‘In reviewing the city charter, the Council’s leadership should focus less on expanding its institutional powers as a body, and more on strengthening the role that individual members can play.’

ByJoseph P. Viteritti 10 minRead time

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Apr 2019

Opinion

Opinion: Commission Must Tweak—Rather Than Transform—the Balance of Power in NYC

Let public advocates focus on being ombudspersons, not policy makers. Strengthen the borough presidents’ land-use power. Put Council members in charge of community boards. And more.

ByJoseph P. Viteritti 11 minRead time

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Apr 2019

Opinion

Opinion: Charter Debate is a Moment for NYC to Change—or Confirm—its Identity

The 2019 charter revision could do more than tinker with the mechanisms of power in the city. It could reshape how neighborhood identity, borough loyalty and citywide vision shape our…

ByJoseph P. Viteritti 12 minRead time

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Dec 2017

Opinion

CityViews: De Blasio’s Second Act Will Feature the Same Script but a Larger Audience

Whatever role he plays on the national stage, de Blasio will be part of the struggle for the soul of the Democratic party, writes the mayor’s biographer.

ByJoseph P. Viteritti 12 minRead time

Joseph P. Viteritti

Opinion: NYC’s Next Mayor Will Get America’s Second Toughest Job—But Also an Opportunity

Opinion: Is the Charter Revision Commission Looking at the Wrong Election Reforms?

Opinion: A Stronger New York Does Not Need a Weaker Mayor

Opinion: Commission Must Tweak—Rather Than Transform—the Balance of Power in NYC

Opinion: Charter Debate is a Moment for NYC to Change—or Confirm—its Identity

CityViews: De Blasio’s Second Act Will Feature the Same Script but a Larger Audience

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Joseph P. Viteritti

Opinion: NYC’s Next Mayor Will Get America’s Second Toughest Job—But Also an Opportunity

Opinion: Is the Charter Revision Commission Looking at the Wrong Election Reforms?

Opinion: A Stronger New York Does Not Need a Weaker Mayor

Opinion: Commission Must Tweak—Rather Than Transform—the Balance of Power in NYC

Opinion: Charter Debate is a Moment for NYC to Change—or Confirm—its Identity

CityViews: De Blasio’s Second Act Will Feature the Same Script but a Larger Audience

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