Running the City
This person leads all city agencies, sets priorities for NYC, and represents the city in state and national matters.
Who is the Mayor?
This citywide official helps residents when they’re having problems with city agencies.
Who is the Public Advocate?
What is an audit?
Each borough elects one of these officials to represent it citywide.
What is a Borough President?
This is the number of boroughs that make up New York City.
What is five?
This body approves the city budget and passes local laws.
What is the City Council?
When the Mayor leaves office unexpectedly, this official temporarily assumes the Mayor’s duties.
Who is the Public Advocate (acting Mayor)?
This office manages retirement funds for teachers, police officers, and other city employees.
What is the comptrollers office?
Although they can’t pass laws, these leaders influence policy through appointments and advocacy.
What is local advocacy?
In NYC primary elections, voters can rank candidates in order of preference using this method.
What is ranked-choice voting?
The Mayor appoints these department heads to manage agencies like Parks, Transportation, and Sanitation.
Who are Commissioners?
A fun fact: the current Public Advocate, Jumaane Williams, previously served on the City Council representing Brooklyn.
Who is Jumaane Williams?
Before major contracts are finalized, this official reviews them to prevent mismanagement.
Who is the Comptroller?
They work with local boards to advocate for projects like parks, schools, and street improvements.
What are Community Boards?
This agency runs elections, debates, and enforces campaign finance rules.
What is the Campaign Finance Board (CFB)?