US EditionNYC City Council to vote on raising politicians’ salaries, report says
The bill ties elected officials' pay to a 16% cost-of-living adjustment given to municipal workers, potentially adding $24,000 to Council members' salaries.
- New York City officials are proposing a 16% salary increase for top elected offices, including the incoming mayor's salary, which would rise to nearly $300,000 from $258,000.
- Councilmember Nantasha Williams stated that a hearing will occur this year, allowing for a vote in January after Election Day scrutiny ends.
- Critics argue the timing of the increase could conflict with the affordability message of incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who campaigned on economic issues.
- Supporters claim the raise is necessary to address cost-of-living pressures for elected officials in New York City.
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