The Charter Changes on the New York City Ballot

DATE
Tuesday, October 20, 2026

TIME
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m. Refreshments
8:45 a.m. Program

LOCATION
Auditorium
New York Law School
185 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013

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Join us for a discussion on the five yes-or-no questions on the 2026 general election ballots for New York City voters. They include changes to the City Charter proposed by the charter commission, known as the Committee on Government Efficiency (COGE), that was empaneled by Mayor Mamdani earlier this year. The proposed reforms aim to streamline development of public space infrastructure, building permits, outdoor dining approvals, and city contracting, while also regulating management of the city budget’s Rainy Day Fund.

SPEAKERS

Ann Cheng
Executive Director, Committee on Government Efficiency

Patrick Gaspard
Chair, Committee on Government Efficiency

MODERATOR

Ben Max
Program Director, NYLS Center for New York City and State Law

COGE Chair Patrick Gaspard and Executive Director Ann Cheng will make a presentation, then join moderator Ben Max for a conversation about the proposals, followed by audience Q&A.