Housing could be on the ballot in NYC. Here's what New Yorkers may be voting on.

Nearly all of New York City’s mayoral candidates have made housing policy a key part of their campaign platforms. But this November, housing itself could appear on the ballot in the form of measures put forward by a 13-member panel of mayoral appointees.

That body, known as the Charter Revision Commission, is tasked with proposing amendments to the city’s governing document — its charter — for voters to then decide on. A report issued by the commission last week suggests what some of those proposals might be — with rule changes intended to streamline housing development at the forefront but already facing criticism from some civic groups and the City Council.

Charter Revision Commission Chair Richard Buery, CEO of the antipoverty group Robin Hood, called the 104-page preliminary report “an ambitious document” based on input from members of the public at a series of hearings in recent months.

Their recommendations, Buery said, will “ensure that New York City remains an engine of opportunity, prioritizing inclusivity for all New Yorkers, especially as we seek to make housing more accessible and affordable across all five boroughs.”



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