Add a Statement of Values to Guide Government
What you will see on the ballot
Cette proposition modifierait la Charte de la ville de New York de la façon suivante :
Add a preamble, which would be an introductory statement of values and vision aspiring toward “a just and equitable city for all” New Yorkers; and
Include in the preamble a statement that the City must strive to remedy “past and continuing harms and to reconstruct, revise, and reimagine our foundations, structures, institutions, and laws to promote justice and equity for all New Yorkers.”
The preamble is intended to guide City government in fulfilling its duties.
Shall this proposal be adopted?
Summary
Cette proposition ajouterait un texte d'introduction, connu sous le nom de préambule, à la charte de la ville de New York. Ce préambule servirait de principe directeur pour le gouvernement municipal dans le cadre de sa promotion de la justice et de l'équité pour tous les New-Yorkais.
Si cette proposition est adoptée :
- The city charter would add a preamble since it does not currently have one.
- The preamble would acknowledge historical injustices, embrace the city’s diversity, recognize what residents need to thrive, and establish values grounded in equity and justice that shape our city.
- The preamble would guide how the city government operates.
