Improving and restoring public confidence in city government by enhancing accountability and transparency
Upcoming Public Meetings of the Commission
All meetings are open to the public. In order to testify in person or via zoom you must register.
We ask that you register 24 hours prior to the public hearing but will accept registrations up to and during the first 30 minutes of the hearing. Each member of the public will be given three (3) minutes to testify. If possible, we request written testimony be submitted to info@thecommission.nyc.
Monday, June 16th: Government Accountability
5-7 PM
Wagner College, Manzulli Board Room
1 Campus Road, Staten Island
Tuesday, June 17th:
Budget Transparency
5-7 PM
Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center, 2nd Fl
3415 Olinville Ave, Bronx
Monday, June 23rd: Government Accountability
5-7 PM
Museum of the City of New York, Ronay Menschel Hall
1220 Fifth Ave, Manhattan
Thursday, June 26th:
Land Use
5-7 PM
Sunset Park Library, Community Rooms 1/2
5108 4th Ave, Brooklyn
Tuesday, July 1st:
Final Hearing
5-7 PM
Queens Public Library Central Branch, Auditorium
89-11 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica
Public testimony will be accepted in person or via Zoom until 7:00PM. If you are unable to testify due to time constraints, written testimony of any length will continue to be accepted for the public record up to 72 hours after the meeting ends. If you're testifying remotely, you will receive an email prior to the start of the hearing with information on how to join via Zoom.
What if I need assistance to observe the meeting?
This location is accessible to individuals using wheelchairs or other mobility devices. With advance notice, American Sign Language interpreters will be available, and members of the public may request induction loop devices and language translation services. Please make induction loop, language translation or additional accessibility requests 4 business days prior to the hearing by indicating on your registration or emailing The Commission at info@thecommission.nyc. All requests will be accommodated to the extent possible.
Do you have ideas on how to strengthen local democracy?
Share them with the Commission!
To submit a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to the NYC Commission to Strengthen Local Democracy, please e-mail our records access officer, Danielle Castaldi-Micca, at dcm@thecommission.nyc.
If you are denied access to a record, you may appeal to Harry Isaiah Black, General Counsel, at hblack@thecommission.nyc.