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NYC Set To Grant Noncitizens the Right to Vote in Local Elections

Thirty-six out of 51 councilmembers have sponsored the bill, which would grant more than 800,000 permanent residents and work permit holders the right to vote in city elections.

By Jackson Schroeder

Dec. 8, 2021 · 3 min read

NYC Set To Grant Noncitizens the Right to Vote in Local Elections
William Alatriste/NYC Council Media Unit
Politics

NYC Set To Grant Noncitizens the Right to Vote in Local Elections

Thirty-six out of 51 councilmembers have sponsored the bill, which would grant more than 800,000 permanent residents and work permit holders the right to vote in city elections.

· 3 min read
NYC Set To Grant Noncitizens the Right to Vote in Local Elections
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For many years, immigrants rights organizations, politicians and individuals have been pushing to grant legal residents and those with work authorizations in New York City the right to vote in city elections. Tomorrow, Dec. 9, it appears their wish will come true.

At 11 a.m. the New York City Council is scheduled to vote on the bill, titled Intro 1867 . If the bill is passed, as it is expected to, it…

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