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brighid @banastasiao.bsky.social · 5d

A $3 million campaign wants you to think ballot proposals 2–4 are about “affordable housing.”

In reality, they’d take power away from New Yorkers and hand it to the Mayor and their appointees—with no guarantee of creating truly affordable homes.

Vote NO on 2–4. #Election2025 #NYCVotes

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NANCY COMICS BY ERNIE BUSHMILLER @nancycomics.bsky.social · 5d

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NANCY BY ERNIE BUSHMILLER

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CARD-YOU WILL HAVE TO MAKE A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION TODAY

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brighid @banastasiao.bsky.social · 6d

"When you pull community voice out of the process - everything starts to crumble.

That's exactly what Ballot Proposals 2, 3 & 4 would do'"

Don't be mislead. Vote NO on ballot questions 2-4!

#Election2025 #NYCvotes
#EarlyVoting

🎦 IG: amandafarias.nyc

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brighid @banastasiao.bsky.social · 6d

Yeah I saw someone call them a word salad which I think is accurate. I've been messaging all my friends who vote with articles bc they're all super confusing or misleading, imo!

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Lenore @scribblinlenore.bsky.social · 6d

Yeah, no one flocks to the polls on the first weekend of early voting because they can't wait to fill in that bubble for Andrew Cuomo.

I'm the oldest cohort of Gen X and I'm so excited to vote for Mamdani. Confusion over ballot proposals is the only reason I didn't vote yesterday.

Dolan's Knicks @ndhapple.bsky.social · 6d

“Voter turnout surges in NYC mayor’s race, with Boomers and Gen X leading the charge” — gothamist.com/news/voter-t...

Voter turnout surges in NYC mayor’s race, with Boomers and Gen X leading the charge

The data so far is good news for independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, a political scientist said.

gothamist.com

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brighid @banastasiao.bsky.social · 6d

"When you pull community voice out of the process - everything starts to crumble.

That's exactly what Ballot Proposals 2, 3 & 4 would do'"

Don't be mislead. Vote NO on ballot questions 2-4!

#Election2025 #NYCvotes
#EarlyVoting

🎦 IG: amandafarias.nyc

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brighid @banastasiao.bsky.social · 13d

Don’t be fooled.

Ballot Questions 2–4 aren’t about “affordable housing” — they’re about shifting power away from the people.

This video from
@mtopp4bk.bsky.social
breaks down what’s really at stake: youtu.be/pshpDGkW1As?...

#NYCVotes #VoteNo

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Jason Baluyut @jasonbaluyut.bsky.social · 8d

New York, VOTE NO on Props 2, 3 and 4. They say pretty words about “affordable housing” but really allow developers to sidestep oversight from YOUR elected reps and build without accountability. Don’t give up your own voice in what gets built in YOUR community. More info at:

www.whatsonmyballot.nyc

Your Neighborhood Is On The Ballot

www.whatsonmyballot.nyc

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Arosa @arosa.bsky.social · 8d

Vote No on ballot proposals 2-4

New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · Sep 2

The misleading nature of Mayor Adams’ ballot proposal language for questions 2-4 leaves voters without a clear understanding of the implications of their decisions.

Leaders from the Dem and Repub conferences of the Council have urged the BOE to reject these proposals due to the deceptive language.

NYC Council Leadership Calls on Board of Elections to Reject Three of Mayor Adams’ Ballot Proposals for Using Language That Seeks to Deceive Voters by Concealing Their Effect, Violating State Law

New York City Council

council.nyc.gov

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NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 7d

Flip your ballot and VOTE NO on proposals 2, 3, & 4! #NYCLaborVotes

NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 25d

“Two things can be true at once. New York urgently needs more affordable housing, and we must also protect the voice of working people in shaping that future,” said Brendan Griffith, President of the NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO. council.nyc.gov/press/2025/1... 1/3

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brighid @banastasiao.bsky.social · 7d

Vote NO on proposals 2, 3, and 4 - a real estate developer's Trojan Horse.

Proposals 2-4 sound nice, but they're actually a massive giveaway to real estate developers - expediting our community's displacement.

Video: youth_against_displacement on IG

#nycvotes #ballotprops #ballotquestions

brighid @banastasiao.bsky.social · 13d

Silicon Valley “pro-housing” groups are spending $3M to influence NYC’s election. Why?

To boost real estate profits — not build affordable homes — by cutting communities out of the process.

VOTE NO on 2–4 and spread the word: whatsonmyballot.nyc

#NYCElection #NYCVotes #Democracy

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brighid @banastasiao.bsky.social · 13d

Let’s not forget our last four mayors:
Giuliani
Bloomberg
de Blasio
Adams

🤔 Do you really trust giving the Mayor unilateral control over land-use decisions?

Checks and balances exist for a reason.

Once it’s in the Charter, it’s there for good.
#NYCVotes #NYCMayoralRace

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brighid @banastasiao.bsky.social · 13d

This chart from
@mtopp4bk.bsky.social 's video shows what would happen if Ballot Questions 2–4 pass.

There’s no guarantee of more “affordable” housing — let alone deeply affordable homes that Council Members can negotiate for, which we need to address NYC’s #affordabilitycrisis.

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brighid @banastasiao.bsky.social · 13d

Don’t be fooled.

Ballot Questions 2–4 aren’t about “affordable housing” — they’re about shifting power away from the people.

This video from
@mtopp4bk.bsky.social
breaks down what’s really at stake: youtu.be/pshpDGkW1As?...

#NYCVotes #VoteNo

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Tenaj Yecal @boontonkat.bsky.social · 18d

TONIGHT at 6 pm!
Beware Mayor Adams’ Ballot Questions — Virtual Town Hall and Q&A
SIGN UP

Adams isn't even running
... but his ballot questions supporting Big Real Estate remain
LEARN WHAT THAT MEANS FOR TENANTS IN NYC (hint: it's AWFUL)

The 2025 Charter Revision Proposal - Village Preservation

This year’s election includes several proposals to revise the New York City Charter. Village Preservation is recommending you VOTE NO on Ballot Questions 2-4. In addition to the opportunity to vote fo...

www.villagepreservation.org

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brighid @banastasiao.bsky.social · 17d

🚨 Find out why Mayor Adams' real estate–backed ballot questions 2–4 are bad for affordability, democracy, and the future of NYC.

📅 2 Upcoming FREE webinars:

Oct 20, 6:30PM: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Oct 21, 12PM: pratt.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#VoteNo

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kdsynthpdx @facesofdeath.bsky.social · 28d

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 25d

City Council leaders joined forces with politically powerful unions Tuesday to urge voters to reject ballot proposals pushed by Mayor Adams that would make it easier to build affordable housing and make minor zoning changes:

www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/07/c...

Unions Join Council Leadership in Opposition to Mayoral Ballot Measures

www.thecity.nyc

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brighid @banastasiao.bsky.social · 19d

Hey, not sure if WFP ever replied, but there are 3 free upcoming webinars that explain the ballot questions in detail, that may be of interest:

Oct 15, 6PM: villagepreservation.my.site.com/s/event-deta...

Oct 20, 6:30 PM us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Oct 21, 12PM: pratt.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Community

villagepreservation.my.site.com

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NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 25d

“These ballot proposals pit progress against democracy and give too much power to those least accountable to our communities. We can build faster and fairer, but only when the people who make this city run have a real say." council.nyc.gov/press/2025/1... 2/3

Coalition of NYC Council Members, Labor Unions, and Advocates Warn Voters about Misleading Language of Mayor Adams’ Ballot Proposals That Endanger Housing Affordability, Good Jobs, and Neighborhood In...

New York City Council

council.nyc.gov

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NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 25d

“Two things can be true at once. New York urgently needs more affordable housing, and we must also protect the voice of working people in shaping that future,” said Brendan Griffith, President of the NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO. council.nyc.gov/press/2025/1... 1/3

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Schmucko 🎗️ @schmucko.bsky.social · 25d

#NYC Learn the Truth About Proposals on Your 2025 Ballot #VoteNo

#NYCballot2025 #NYCelections2025 #NYCvotes #NYCmayor

www.whatsonmyballot.nyc

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 24d

This progress is only possible because the Council has a direct role in land use, using that power to center residents' voices, demand affordability, and secure major investments. The Mayor’s ballot proposals 2-4 would strip that power. Learn more about what’s at stake at whatsonmyballot.nyc

Your Neighborhood Is On The Ballot

whatsonmyballot.nyc

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Adrienne Adams @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social · 19d

This support for communities and equity is at risk from Mayor Adams’ misleading Ballot Proposals 2-4, which would undermine the power to deliver more affordability in housing, health, and neighborhood investments.

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