“The Court of Appeals’ unanimous decision to uphold New York’s even-year election law is a smart and practical step forward. Moving local elections to even-numbered years will strengthen voter participation and reduce costs.
“This decision helps increase voter participation by aligning local races with state and federal elections and saves taxpayers money by reducing the number of election cycles.
“New York stood up and ensured that more voices are heard, more residents are engaged, and more communities are represented. It’s about making government more efficient, more inclusive and more responsive to the people we serve.
“It’s a win for taxpayers, a win for democracy, and a smart step forward for New York.”