Unusual proposal would allow resident non-citizens vote in NYC elections for local office only

New York City considers allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections

Raw Story – New York City could be the first city in the U.S. to grant non-citizens the right to vote in municipal elections. According to Talking Points Memo, a measure currently before the New York City Council would allow qualifying non-citizens to vote in certain local elections. | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles