Voters Defy Corruption Indictment to Support Adams' Ballot Measures
- New York City voters approved four out of five ballot measures on November 6, 2024.
- The measures received opposition framed around Mayor Eric Adams' federal indictment, which suggested he was attempting to consolidate power.
- The approval reflects public support for the proposed changes despite the controversy, suggesting a complex political landscape.
On November 6, 2024, New York City voters cast their ballots on five measures designed by a charter revision commission convened by Mayor Eric Adams. This decision came despite a concerted opposition campaign that leveraged Adams' ongoing federal corruption indictment as a reason to reject the measures, accusing him of seeking to expand his power at the expense of the City Council. Ultimately, four of the five proposed measures received approval, indicating a significant public endorsement of the mayor's agenda. Two of the approved measures will shift how the City Council processes legislation, while the third provides the Department of Sanitation with enhanced authority over street cleaning operations. The swift formation of the charter revision commission by Adams was seen by many as a strategic move to counter a competing proposal requiring mayoral consultation with the City Council on certain appointments, which would have necessitated voter approval.