General Election
New York CityProposal 2
City contracting
Changes contractor information requirements, approval authority, public review and the procurement board’s meeting schedule.
Arguments
The case for change, the concerns raised, and how each relates to the proposal.
Less friction in city contracting
Supports proposal
Supports simpler procurement requirements to address delays in nonprofit contract approval and payment.
Human Services Council · July 23, 2026
What the adopted text says
Give the Procurement Policy Board rulemaking control over required information; give the Franchise and Concession Review Committee equivalent power for its contracts. Existing information rules remain until the relevant body adopts replacement rules.
What to weigh
Do the retained procurement rules provide enough oversight as questionnaires and approval authority change?