Committee on Governmental Operations

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chambers - City Hall

TL;DR

The Committee on Governmental Operations held a hearing to review how NYC's campaign finance program worked during the 2021 elections. They also discussed a proposed new law that would require groups spending money on local ballot measures to reveal who is funding them.

Key Decisions

  • Review of 2021 Campaign Finance Program Filed
  • Disclosure Requirements for Independent Spending on Ballot Measures Laid Over (postponed for future consideration)
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Agenda

  1. T2022-2606 Oversight - New York City’s Campaign Finance Program in the 2021 Citywide Elections.
    Oversight
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Oversight was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Int 0855-2022 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring disclosure of the identity of contributors to entities making independent expenditures in support of or in opposition to any municipal ballot proposal or referendum
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing on P-C Item by Comm

    This Introduction was Hearing on P-C Item by Comm

  3. Roll Call
  4. T2022-2606 Oversight - New York City’s Campaign Finance Program in the 2021 Citywide Elections.
    Oversight
    Action: Filed, by Committee

    This Oversight was Filed, by Committee

  5. Untitled item
  6. Int 0855-2022 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring disclosure of the identity of contributors to entities making independent expenditures in support of or in opposition to any municipal ballot proposal or referendum
    Introduction
    Action: P-C Item Laid Over by Comm

    This Introduction was P-C Item Laid Over by Comm