DC 37 POLITICAL ACTION
Are you ready to vote? It's that time of year again! DC 37 members are standing in unity to get pro-worker candidates elected to the New York City Council. Here's all the information you need to cast your ballot in this year’s elections.
2023 General Election Schedule
The New York City General Election is on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. You also have the option to vote at an early voting site between Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Nov. 5. Find your poll site location here or contact 311 or 1-866-VOTE-NYC for more information.
DC 37 Endorsed Candidates
The DC 37 membership has endorsed a great group of candidates! Check out the list below to see who we’re supporting in your community.
Vote “Yes” on State Ballot Proposals
Your election-day ballot will include two questions proposing changes to the New York State Constitution.
Removal of Small City School Districts Debt Limit - Vote Yes!
If this amendment passes, both small and large city school districts will be subject to the same debt limit rules. DC 37 supports this equitable amendment.
Ballot Question: The proposed amendment to Article 8, section 4 of the Constitution removes the special constitutional debt limitation now placed on small city school districts, so they will be treated the same as all other school districts. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?
Extending Sewage Project Debt Exclusion from Debt Limit - Vote Yes!
If this amendment passes, sewage treatment and disposal spending will not count towards debt limits until Jan. 1, 2034. DC 37 supports this amendment for critical infrastructure.
Ballot Question: The proposed amendment to Article 8, section 5 of the Constitution extends for ten years the authority of counties, cities, towns, and villages to remove from their constitutional debt limits debt for the construction of sewage facilities. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?
