Mayor Adams Announces New Charter Revision Commission

May 21, 2024 NYC Office of the Mayor 

Appointments to Include Former Elected Officials, Civic and Faith Leaders, Community Members

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of a Charter Revision Commission (CRC), under chair Carlo Scissura, president and CEO of the New York Building Congress, that will be tasked with reviewing the city charter and determining how to make New York City's municipal government more responsive and transparent to the city's residents.

The CRC will review the entire city charter to ensure that the city's municipal government works efficiently and remains responsive to all New Yorkers. More specifically, Mayor Adams has asked the CRC to focus on how the charter can contribute to public safety and provide opportunities for greater community input and transparency when legislation is proposed that would impact public safety. Additionally, Mayor Adams has asked the CRC to focus on how the charter can better promote fiscal responsibility and support working-class New Yorkers. The CRC will have the ability to evaluate processes for determining the financial impact of proposed legislation on current and future fiscal years, whether the financial impact is funded, and making that information more transparent to the public.

Mayor Adams will announce the additional members of the CRC in the coming days.

I extend my deepest gratitude to Carlo and this group of esteemed city leaders who will volunteer their time and expertise to serve on this commission, said Mayor Adams. Together, this group will look for ways to ensure that this city is working as efficiently as possible for all of our residents and delivering a city government that reflects the needs and aspirations of the millions of working-class New Yorkers who call the five boroughs home. Through careful examination and thoughtful reform, we will strengthen this city's commitment to protecting public safety, rebuilding our economy, and creating a more livable city for everyday New Yorkers.

I am honored and grateful to be named chair of the New York City Charter Revision Commission by Mayor Eric Adams, said Carlo Scissura, chair, Charter Revision Commission. As a lifelong New Yorker, it is truly remarkable to get to continue to serve the city I love. Having served on two previous charter commissions, I am excited to work with my fellow commissioners and to listen to the voices of New Yorkers across the five boroughs.

The CRC will be chaired by Carlo Scissura, who has participated in two Charter Revision Commissions in the past. Scissura currently serves as president and CEO of the New York Building Congress, a position he has held since January 2017. Previously, Scissura was president and CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. Prior to joining the Brooklyn Chamber, Scissura served as both chief of staff and general counsel to Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz for nearly five years.

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