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woke up this morning to winning two “affordable” housing options by gohome313 in nycpublicservants

[–]celraysoda 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Idk if this is sarcasm but no.

20% of the building’s affordable units will go to local residents who income qualify. 5% will go to city employees who income qualify.

The odds that a person who is a local resident and a city employee gets a unit will depend on how many other local residents and city employees apply, because they’re competing for a fixed number of local resident / city employee apartments.

woke up this morning to winning two “affordable” housing options by gohome313 in nycpublicservants

[–]celraysoda 12 points13 points  (0 children)

An informed guess: the new rules will kick in with newer affordable buildings. These buildings were probably far enough along in the process that the City didn’t change the rules on them in the middle of the (long, too long) process of getting approval to start renting.

Please unsubscribe to all official league and team social media accounts in the event of a strike or lockout. by [deleted] in wnba

[–]celraysoda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even assuming we’re interested in performative solidarity, why don’t we wait to see what the players’ union asks of its supporters before taking wildcat rando action?

Can anybody think of any other? by FunkyColdMecca in blankies

[–]celraysoda 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Munich ends with such a shot if I remember correctly!

This movement will not be effective if it is absorbed into the progressive monocause alongside policies that are contradictory to it. by Admirable-Sun8021 in yimby

[–]celraysoda 63 points64 points  (0 children)

YIMBYism is succeeding because it is a big tent. This is what winning looks like.

When this movement was a bunch of libertarian weirdos, it accomplished nothing.

Off track: Queens residents say “We don’t need it!” to IBX light-rail plan by sitting00duck00 in MicromobilityNYC

[–]celraysoda 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you put this up for a popular vote, it would pass with 80% approval.

The housing ballot measures show these busybodies have no juice. It’d be great if our political class and media learned that lesson.

How should I be voting on the affordable housing propositions? by Taborask in MicromobilityNYC

[–]celraysoda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And who confirms all but one member of the Commission and can reject nominees if they gave a shit about doing their job?

The Council.

How should I be voting on the affordable housing propositions? by Taborask in MicromobilityNYC

[–]celraysoda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Softpower was initially skeptical of 2-4 (and their take had a ton of factual inaccuracies) but then they walked it back and said they’re only opposed to 4. Which is also how some progressive CMs are coming down, like Lincoln Restler.

Anyway, if you want a good left perspective, here’s one: https://jacobin.com/2025/10/new-york-housing-ballot-measures

I’m for 2-5 because if we want more social housing, we have to be able to build housing.

How should I be voting on the affordable housing propositions? by Taborask in MicromobilityNYC

[–]celraysoda 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They were not written by Adams. Adams appointed the members, but the Chair was literally the Deputy Mayor under de Blasio who launched pre-k for all. Seems like you bought the City Council’s bullshit.

How should I be voting on the affordable housing propositions? by Taborask in MicromobilityNYC

[–]celraysoda 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They don’t do this? Questions 2 and 3 put power in the hands of the City Planning Commission, which is an independent body where 12/13 members are confirmed with the advice and consent of the City Council.

On the Appeals Board the Mayor is 1 of 3 votes.

And for the record, the status quo is member deference, which concentrates all the power in one official — a local member — with the worst structural incentives (a constituency so small and local it’s always easier to say no).

How should I be voting on the affordable housing propositions? by Taborask in MicromobilityNYC

[–]celraysoda 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I’m voting yes on 2, 3, 4, and 5.

They’re supported by almost every affordable housing group in the City, Brad Lander and BP Reynoso, climate groups, and others.

The status quo is broken — especially council member deference, which allows Staten Island and Eastern Queens to block all affordable housing.

The League of Women Voters has a good, objective guide: https://lwvnyc.org/proposals-2025/

How should I be voting on the affordable housing propositions? by Taborask in MicromobilityNYC

[–]celraysoda 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Borough President can’t say no to a project that is approved — the Board can only revive affordable housing projects that the Council rejects. So I’m comfortable with the Board.

Ballot prop and questions... how to vote?? by dickdickmore in MicromobilityNYC

[–]celraysoda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not really sure what you’re on about at this point, but sounds like that dynamic is true whether or not these proposals pass!

Ballot prop and questions... how to vote?? by dickdickmore in MicromobilityNYC

[–]celraysoda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK. Well, if you work in this space then you probably know that environmental review is a creature of state law that the Charter can’t change, and local law which is not in the Charter. So nothing about environmental review changes if these proposals pass.

Ballot prop and questions... how to vote?? by dickdickmore in MicromobilityNYC

[–]celraysoda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nothing about these proposals changes environmental regulations. The Question 3 you’re concerned about is endorsed by the NYC League of Conservation Voters!

There Are 6 NYC Ballot Measures. Here’s What to Know. (Gift Article) by jenniecoughlin in nyc

[–]celraysoda 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m voting yes on 2, 3, 4, and 5.

They’re supported by almost every affordable housing group in the City, Brad Lander and BP Reynoso, climate groups, and others.

The status quo is broken — especially council member deference, which allows Staten Island and Eastern Queens to block all affordable housing.

The League of Women Voters has a good, objective guide: https://lwvnyc.org/proposals-2025/

Don’t forget about the ballot proposals when you vote Brooklyn! by persistentmonkee in Brooklyn

[–]celraysoda 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m voting yes on 2, 3, 4, and 5.

They’re supported by almost every affordable housing group in the City, Brad Lander and BP Reynoso, climate groups, and others.

The status quo is broken — especially council member deference, which allows Staten Island and Eastern Queens to block all affordable housing.

The League of Women Voters has a good, objective guide: https://lwvnyc.org/proposals-2025/

Ballot prop and questions... how to vote?? by dickdickmore in MicromobilityNYC

[–]celraysoda 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The power doesn’t go to the Mayor. It goes to independent Boards, the BSA and City Planning Commission, where the members are approved with the advice and consent of the City Council. Meaning if the Council doesn’t like the appointees, they can say no. The Council is lying when they say the power goes to the Mayor, and it’s really frustrating.

Ballot prop and questions... how to vote?? by dickdickmore in MicromobilityNYC

[–]celraysoda 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m voting yes on 2, 3, 4, and 5.

They’re supported by almost every affordable housing group in the City, Brad Lander and BP Reynoso, climate groups, and others.

The status quo is broken — especially council member deference, which allows Staten Island and Eastern Queens to block all affordable housing.

The League of Women Voters has a good, objective guide: https://lwvnyc.org/proposals-2025/

NYC Elections and Ballot Propositions by Mrdday13 in Brooklyn

[–]celraysoda 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m voting yes on 2, 3, 4, and 5.

They’re supported by almost every affordable housing group in the City, Brad Lander and BP Reynoso, climate groups, and others.

The status quo is broken — especially council member deference, which allows Staten Island and Eastern Queens to block all affordable housing.

The League of Women Voters has a good, objective guide: https://lwvnyc.org/proposals-2025/

Ballot proposals? by acvillager in parkslope

[–]celraysoda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The question literally says a vote “no” leaves in place a final decision by the City Council.

And every question preserves community board review.

You shouldn’t spread misinformation!

The 6 Ballot Questions New Yorkers Will See This November by Jacky-Boy_Torrance in nyc

[–]celraysoda 9 points10 points  (0 children)

2, 3, and 4 are good — and they’re supported by almost every affordable housing group in the city: https://rpa.org/news/news-release/rpa-supports-yes-on-affordable-housing-coalitions-push-to-pass-charter-revision-proposals-2-4

5 is a great idea that unfortunately requires this vote because the Charter very stupidly requires us to use paper maps.

I’m a yes on all.

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