City
Street projects
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Takes effect
Right away, except selling unbuildable lots to neighbors without an auction (December 31, 2030).
On the ballot as
Speed Up Street Safety Projects, Disposition of Unused City Property, Office Leasing
Simplify review of street safety projects to reduce construction timelines. Fast track disposition of unused City property with approval from City Planning Commission. Expedite leasing offices used for City workforce.
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Proposal 3 · New York City Charter
Faster street safety projects and property deals.
Fast-tracks bike and bus lane projects, sales of unused city property, and city office leases.
Your vote
Yes
Fewer review steps for bike lanes and road redesigns. Smaller sales of city land get a shorter review with no final Council vote. City office leases no longer need Council or Planning Commission approval.
No
Keep agency consultation for road projects, Council approval for selling city property, and the Council’s power to reject office leases.
Each side
The case for Yes
The city says safety projects could move about a third faster, and unused city land could be put to use in months instead of years.
The case for No
Community boards and other agencies lose some say on street changes, and the Council loses its vote on property and leases.
Takes effect
Right away, except selling unbuildable lots to neighbors without an auction (December 31, 2030).
On the ballot as
Speed Up Street Safety Projects, Disposition of Unused City Property, Office Leasing
Simplify review of street safety projects to reduce construction timelines. Fast track disposition of unused City property with approval from City Planning Commission. Expedite leasing offices used for City workforce.
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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