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- EIN 13-4997570
- (212) 227-0342
- 211 Central Park West 4h New York NY 10024-6054 USA
- www.citizensunion.org
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Causes: Government & Public Administration
Programs: See statement oin pursuit of its mission, citizens union works to ensure that the city and state governments value their citizens, address critical issues and operate in a fair, open and fiscally sound manner. It comments on important public policy issues by supporting legislation that reforms the elections system, improves the functioning of government, and serves the broad public interest rather than narrow special interests. Cu evaluates and recommends candidates for elected office. It makes available through its website the candidate responses to a questionnaire. A completed questionnaire has unfiltered answers to questions and also allows a candidate to state reasons as to what he/she hopes to accomplish. Through the publication of its highly regarded voters' directory, cu provides a balanced nonpartisan analysis of candidates. It reviews and provides an impartial summary of the candidates' responses. It also informs members and voters on which candidates are the most qualified, capable, and supportive of the organization's mission. Candidates who may not receive the organization's recommendation but demonstrate a capacity to serve effectively and support the organization's good government and political reform goals can receive favorable evaluations.