New York City Council leaders are urging the Board of Elections to reject three housing-related ballot proposals submitted by Mayor Eric Adams’ Charter Revision Commission, arguing they're misleading to voters and undermine one of the Council’s key powers — the unilateral authority to reject development projects requiring public approval.

But the proposals have won the support of some affordable housing advocates, and Adams' office is accusing the Council of throwing up barriers to more affordable housing as the city faces a dire shortage of it.

Aside from writing laws and conducting oversight of city agencies, the Council has two major responsibilities: the municipal budget and land-use decisions. In a city where every inch of real estate is jealously guarded, land-use authority gives l

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