Question 1: Speed Up Process for Granting a Revocable Consent to Use Public Space
Source: enr.boenyc.gov
What does this measure do?
Makes hearings optional for ramps, planters and cafes in public space, and ends the City Council's power to block sidewalk cafes. Applicants save newspaper-ad costs; annual fees remain, with no tax change.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: New York City Commission on Government Efficiency
A temporary city panel that reviews New York City's basic rules and recommends changes for voters.
Source: home4.nyc.gov
A YES vote means
Agencies could approve these uses without a hearing; the Council could no longer block sidewalk cafes. Local officials still get notice and a chance to comment; applicants stop paying for newspaper ads.
A NO vote means
Required hearings, newspaper-ad costs and Council review of sidewalk cafes stay. Annual fees and tax rates remain unchanged.
Sources: home4.nyc.gov · nycvotes.org
Sources: nyc.gov2 · nycvotes.org