Strengthening Democracy – Grace Rauh on Civic Reform and New York’s Future

In the latest episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, NYCETC CEO Gregory J. Morris sits down with Citizens Union Executive Director Grace Rauh to discuss how civic reform can strengthen democracy and opportunity in New York City.

September 4, 2025

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Grace shares her journey from political reporter to policy leader, why affordable childcare must be treated as essential civic infrastructure, and what it will take to “finish the job” on election reform, from open primaries to protecting the city’s small-donor campaign finance system.

Together, Greg and Grace dig into how transparency, oversight, and accountability build the public trust necessary for government to deliver for all New Yorkers.