City
City contracts
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Takes effect
Right away, except the meeting schedule (January 1, 2027) and the board setting when public comment is needed (October 1, 2030).
On the ballot as
Reduce City Contractor Paperwork; Require Regular Meetings of Procurement Policy Board
Reduce paperwork for City contractors by authorizing Procurement Policy Board to simplify contractor questionnaire. Require quarterly meetings of the Procurement Policy Board. Remove mandatory hearing for required client services report.
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Proposal 2 · New York City Charter
Less paperwork for city contractors.
Cuts paperwork for businesses and nonprofits that get city contracts, and makes the contracting board meet every quarter.
Your vote
Yes
The Procurement Policy Board decides what the contractor questionnaire asks and can shorten it for smaller contracts. The Mayor can hand off approval of more contracts. The board must meet every three months, and agencies no longer hold a hearing on their yearly plan for service contracts.
No
Every contractor keeps filling out the same long questionnaire, and contract approvals stay as they are.
Each side
The case for Yes
Faster contracts mean nonprofits and small vendors get paid sooner, so workers and services aren't left waiting on the city.
The case for No
Less paperwork and oversight on contracts could make it harder to catch waste, poor performance, or corruption in city spending.
Takes effect
Right away, except the meeting schedule (January 1, 2027) and the board setting when public comment is needed (October 1, 2030).
On the ballot as
Reduce City Contractor Paperwork; Require Regular Meetings of Procurement Policy Board
Reduce paperwork for City contractors by authorizing Procurement Policy Board to simplify contractor questionnaire. Require quarterly meetings of the Procurement Policy Board. Remove mandatory hearing for required client services report.
Sources
NYC Campaign Finance Board · 2026-10
2026 NYC Voter Guide (mailed to every household)
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NYC Votes (NYC Campaign Finance Board)
2026 Ballot Proposals
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League of Women Voters of the City of New York
Proposals on the Ballot in New York City in the 2026 General Election
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NYC Mayor's Office · 2026-07-23
COGE Releases 5 Ballot Proposals and Final Report
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THE CITY · 2026-09-23
What to Know About NYC's 5 Ballot Proposals Ahead of Election Day
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