THE FIVE BALLOT QUESTIONS
RANKED CHOICE VOTING
Question 1: A new way to hold primary and special elections
Ranked choice voting (RCV) allows
voters to rank up to five candidates
instead of voting for just one.
Currently, NYC elections allow for
a winner who only gets a small share
of the vote. When a runoff is necessary,
it costs millions of dollars and
typically has low voter turnout.
RCV gets rid of the need for
a separate runoff elections, and proponents
argue that it ensures that
the winner reflects the preferences
of a larger number of voters.
THE CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARD
Question 2: A new approach to police accountability
The Civilian Complaint Review
Board (CCRB) investigates
complaints by the
public against NYC police
officers. When the CCRB
concludes its investigation,
it recommends discipline to
the Police Commissioner,
who makes final disciplinary
decisions. The Commission
heard extensive testimony
advocating for an NYPD
and police disciplinary process
that is more accountable
to the public. This ballot
question includes proposals
such as:
• Giving the CCRB a set
budget that is protected
from cuts.
• Allowing the CCRB to
recommend discipline
when there’s evidence
that a police officer has
• given a false statement
during an investigation.
Currently, the CCRB refers
these matters back to
the NYPD.
• Having the Police Commissioner
provide a report
explaining the penalty
imposed on an officer
when it’s different from
what the CCRB recommended.