‘To reduce crime, we need fewer vacant lots. It’s a proven, cost-effective strategy that empowers neighborhoods and improves quality of life for residents.’
‘We believe it is critical for the Civic Engagement Commission to explicitly address the political incorporation of formerly incarcerated people in New York City.’
The agenda includes ‘capping sunken highways to reconnect our neighborhoods; recommending areas for permanent pedestrianizing and … a model to reconfigure New York City’s streets to prioritize people over vehicles.’
‘The very presence of ICE in our courthouses and the threat of detention and deportation deters many victims of domestic violence from ever coming to court and seeking the protections…
‘Voting yes on to create term limits on community boards will open up the process so that more young people, like me, can apply, and, hopefully, get appointed to their…
‘The mayor’s commission’s proposal misses the mark, but the Council’s commission should propose steps that would both strengthen the boards’ technical capacity and maintain their independence from City Hall. ‘
Most community board members are passionate, thoughtful, intelligent, and dedicated people who seek to improve and serve their communities. More New Yorkers deserve this opportunity.
