Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

Thursday, December 4, 2025 · 10:30 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The City Council's Committee on Governmental Operations held a hearing and voted to approve a new law creating an Office of the Census within NYC government. The committee made amendments to the proposal before passing it. This office will help the city better track and respond to population changes and demographic data.

Key Decisions

  • Establish Office of the Census Passed
  • Committee amendments to census office proposal Approved
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Agenda

  1. Int 1225-2025 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of the census
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Roll Call
  3. Int 1225-2025 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of the census
    Introduction
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

  4. Int 1225-2025 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of the census
    Introduction
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  5. Int 1225-2025 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of the census
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.