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New York should pay our city council members much higher salaries
With a tiny budget reallocation we could hire the absolute best and brightest New Yorkers to write our city's laws. This would strengthen democracy and…
Jun 2
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Sebastian Hallum Clarke
May 2023
Why housing is so expensive in New York
A shallow swim into zoning, historic preservation, and how we could reduce rents
May 25
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Sebastian Hallum Clarke
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New York’s city council elections are really uncompetitive this year
Almost two-thirds of New York’s council members are on-track to win by default. That bodes poorly for our city and for trust in democracy.
May 22
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Sebastian Hallum Clarke
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April 2023
Why Lisbon’s streets smell better than New York’s
Our city council is making progress on making our streets safer, and we have a lot to learn from Lisbon’s approach to trash management
Apr 27
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Sebastian Hallum Clarke
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The Rat Czar is coming for NYC's trash
Using rigid, sealed garbage containers will make our streets cleaner, make trash collection more efficient, and end the all-night buffet we currently…
Apr 20
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Sebastian Hallum Clarke
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Seize your power to make NYC a bit better today
New York City's government is surprisingly responsive to reports from residents about everyday "papercut" problems that need attention.
Apr 15
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Sebastian Hallum Clarke
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I’m excited about New York’s congestion pricing
A plan for quieter streets, cleaner air, better-funded public transport, and a Manhattan focused on the needs of its residents
Apr 8
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Sebastian Hallum Clarke
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Introducing Sidewalk Chorus
A new newsletter for motivated New Yorkers to explore our city's problems and work towards a bigger, bolder, happier, healthier, and more prosperous…
Apr 2
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Sebastian Hallum Clarke
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