What Does the City Council Do?
The City Council is the legislative, or law-making, branch of New York City’s government. Council members introduce and vote on bills, negotiate and approve the City’s budget, monitor city agencies, and make decisions about land use.
City Council District 51 Candidates
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This is a Ranked Choice Election
NYC uses Ranked Choice Voting in special elections for city offices, like City Council. With Ranked Choice Voting, you can rank up to five candidates in order of preference instead of choosing just one.
About NYC Matching Funds Program
The New York City Campaign Finance Board’s matching funds program matches every $1 from a local donor with up to $8 of city funding, encouraging city candidates to focus on their communities instead of special interests.
