NYC voters to decide on 5 ballot proposals this November: What to know

Well, with Election Day just three weeks away now, do you know what's on your ballot? That's a big question. Well, New Yorkers will have a number of questions to answer on the back of the ballot. News 12's Natalie Hernandez helps us understand what they mean. There will be five questions on your ballot on November 3rd. Five questions and five possible changes to how New York City operates. The mayor's office releasing a public education campaign to make sure everyone knows about how they could impact outdoor dining, bike lanes and even your tax dollars so don't miss this bus flip your ballot james christopher is a political consultant he says the proposal's main goals are to make city government more efficient they essentially ask whether city hall is faster while keeping residents involved in decisions that affect their daily lives proposal one would speed up approvals for the use of public space including outdoor dining potentially cutting wait times from eight months to two Proposal 2 would streamline city contracts, helping small businesses and non-profits get approved faster. Proposal 3 would fast-track bike lanes and street safety projects, while also making it easier to sell or lease certain city properties. Proposal 4 would create a one-stop shop for building permits, making construction approvals easier to navigate. And Proposal 5, Think of it as the city's savings account or rainy day fund. It would set a target to save 12% of city tax revenue for future financial emergencies. Some of these really do affect a lot of everyday aspects of what living in the city is like. Voting for something and having the city say they'll do it is different than it actually being implemented. The deadline to register to vote is October 24th. And remember, those five questions are on the back of your ballot. Natalie Hernandez, News 12.