OPINION: Vote “Yes,” “Yes” and “Yes” on charter revisions
Next week — on Tuesday, Nov. 6th, 2018 — we the people will get to vote in the first national election since Donald Trump became president. That’s why, in spite of everything we have seen over the past two years, I am hopeful. Something important, something good is happening across this country. People are getting involved, running for office in record numbers, and a lot more of them are young people, women, and people of color.
We need to support this new energy and we have something in New York City that will help. First, make sure to show up to your polling place and vote. Second, flip your ballot and vote “Yes,” “Yes,” and “Yes,” on the three questions you’ll find there.
The first question on the ballot says we’re going to reduce the amount of money that anyone can contribute to political campaigns. We’re saying to all of those wealthy folks, “God bless you, but you’re not allowed to put as much more money into our elections anymore.” Then we’re saying to everyday people, “If you make a small donation, we’re going to match it and give you a greater voice.”