Changes to Trust vote + Adams era rent hikes
Dear neighbors and allies,
The NYC Election is coming up on November 4th. Get ready to vote and check out important info here. Stay tuned for our next email on problematic ballot questions on the 2025 Ballot by Mayor Adams.
NYCHA proposes changes to Trust voting process
NYCHA is recommending two changes to the Trust voting process, based on analysis conducted on Trust votes that have taken place at seven developments. You can review these changes here and read a summary below:
- The first change proposes a reduction of in-person voting days from 10 days to 5 days at the end of the voting period. Tenants also have the option to vote online or by mail during the 30-day voting period. NYCHA's analysis shows that a majority of in-person voters cast their ballots in the first few and last few days of the voting period, so they want to reduce the number of days available. However, thus far Trust votes have taken place at smaller developments (all under 600 units except Nostrand Houses) and a reduction in voting days could impact tenants' opportunities to vote if votes took place at larger public housing developments.
- The second change is to clarify procedure in the instance of a tie between options, where NYCHA would hold a runoff vote. A runoff vote is another voting process that reassesses the residents' vote by only placing the options that received a tie on the ballot. The proposed changes to this process are not major, and NYCHA seeks to implement clarity on procedures including a three-way tie, the minimum threshold for voter turnout, and maintaining the same number of available voting days for a runoff election as a regular election.
NYCHA is seeking comments on these changes and written submissions are due by October 28th 2025 by email (public.comments@nycha.nyc.gov) or by mail (NYCHA Public Comments, P.O. Box 3422, New York, NY 10008). After this deadline, you can view the comments and NYCHA's responses here.
CSS fact sheet: Mayor Adams era Rent Hikes
A new CSS fact sheet analysis rent hikes to rent-stabilized apartments under Mayor Eric Adams and reports that these increases are up 12.6% during this term, three-times the rate under the de Blasio administration and nearing Bloomberg administration levels. The Rent Guidelines Board is appointed by the Mayor and approved these increases. Affordability measures like rent-stabilized units are vital alongside public housing for New Yorkers to afford everyday life. CSS argues that future administrations must prioritize tenant stability and long-term affordability. You can read the full fact-sheet here.
NYCHA Health Corps is Recruiting!
The 2025-26 NYCHA Health Corps is an initiative that provides NYCHA residents training and work experience in preventative and public health at nonprofits and public agencies. The program is recruiting! You can be a part of building community health across NYCHA communities. Join an info session tomorrow October 23rd from 11am - 12pm to learn more and how to apply.
In solidarity,
