Honestly, I think moving local elections to even-numbered years is a great idea—it’s about time we do something to help more people actually participate in our democracy. So many folks skip those random off-year elections just because they’re not paying attention, and that only helps the status quo stay in power. The people complaining about this being a “partisan power grab” are really just mad that higher turnout might finally shake up their grip on local offices. If more New Yorkers have a real say in who runs their towns and counties, that’s a win for democracy, not a loss. In the end, making it easier for people to vote and have their voices heard should be something we all support.