New York City mayor Eric Adams allowed a bill to become law Sunday, making about 800,000 noncitizens in the city eligible to vote in municipal elections. “I believe that New Yorkers should have a say in their government, which is why I have and will continue to support this important legislation,” Adams said in a statement. “I believe allowing the legislation to be enacted is by far the best choice, and look forward to bringing millions more into the democratic process.” The bill was passed in City Council on Dec. 9, giving the mayor 30 days to veto. Adams allowed it to become law without any action. Former mayor Bill de Blasio hadn’t vetoed the bill during his tenure, but he expressed concerns about the bill, citing legal problems. “To me, this is something that I’m not sure is legally what a city can do,” he said on Nov. 23 during …
800,000 Noncitizens Allowed to Vote in NYC Elections
January 10, 2022
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