"City Council Member Frank Morano's bill, Intro. 0322-2026, seeks to allow NYC Council members to appoint up to half of each community board's 50 volunteer members, enhancing local representation. Morano emphasizes that community boards should reflect the voices of the neighborhoods they serve, stating, 'We're the ones people call when there's a problem.'"
"Morano argues that the current system concentrates power in the hands of borough presidents, stating, 'It's about fairness, and it's about balance.' He believes that multiple elected officials should have a say in community board appointments to better represent public interests."
"The proposed changes would require amending the City Charter, and if the bill is passed, New Yorkers will vote on it in the November general election. The initiative has received bipartisan support, indicating a growing consensus on the need for reform in community board appointments."
A proposed bill by City Council Member Frank Morano aims to change the appointment process for NYC community boards. Currently, borough presidents appoint members with some council input. Morano's bill would allow council members to appoint up to half of the 50 volunteer members, promoting fairness and balance in representation. The bill requires a City Charter amendment and, if passed, would be voted on by New Yorkers in the November general election. The proposal has garnered bipartisan support among council members.
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