“True governance is by the people, for the people. We must ensure that our institutions are accountable to the full diversity of our society – regardless of voter eligibility. Here in New York City, our IDNYC program and participatory budgeting process have made historic strides to enfranchise New Yorkers who for too long have been excluded from civic and public life. Today’s Supreme Court decision affirms what New Yorkers across the city have known all along: every voice counts, and every voice must be heard.”
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Recent Press Releases
- Speaker Julie Menin and Council Members Honor 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Funding Announcement and Wreath-Laying Ceremony September 3, 2026
- Joint Statement from Speaker Julie Menin and Council Member Carmen De La Rosa on the Mamdani Administration’s Lawsuit Against the RESPECT Check Act for Paraprofessionals August 19, 2026
- Speaker Menin and Council Member Oswald Feliz Announce $24 Million Investment to Transform Ittner Place into State-of-the-Art Park and Greenspace August 18, 2026
- Speaker Julie Menin Announces Launch of New Council-led Census Taskforce August 14, 2026
- NYC Council Approves Year-Round Outdoor Dining, Nation’s First Office of Insurance Affordability, and Neighborhood Quality-of-Life Package August 13, 2026