Citizens Union Employee Directory
Civic and Social OrganizationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Citizens Union of the City of New York operates as an independent, nonpartisan civic organization focused on promoting good governance and political reform in New York City and the broader state. It functions as a watchdog for the public interest, advocating for fair elections, clean campaigns, and a government that is open and accountable to residents. The organization has been described by the New York Times as an influential government watchdog group. Based in New York City, it is a small to mid-sized nonprofit. In 2023, it published a report arguing for moving municipal elections to even-numbered years to align with presidential or gubernatorial ballots. In 2022, it endorsed Kathy Hochul for New York State Governor.