# New York Voters Say Yes to Mamdani Administration’s ‘COGE’ Recommendations

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/new-york-voters-say-yes-to-mamdani-administrations-coge-recommendations/
- Published: 2026-11-04T04:37:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T05:12:35+00:00
- Original publisher: Reason (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://reason.com/2026/11/03/new-york-voters-say-yes-to-mamdani-administrations-coge-recommendations/
- Topics: Elections, Politics

## Key points

- Voters approved all five COGE measures.
- The proposals target several city approval processes.
- Critics warn faster decisions could reduce public input.

## Summary

New York City voters approved all five ballot measures proposed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE). The measures aim to speed up approvals for projects and services, though the article argues they are unlikely to substantially reduce bureaucracy.

The proposals cover private uses of public space, government contracting, street safety projects, building permits and savings targets for the rainy day fund. Supporters say quicker processes could help the city complete projects; critics, including community groups and some voters, warned that reducing approval steps could weaken public input and oversight. The Citizens Budget Commission backed three measures but opposed the savings proposal.

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