NYC Council approves bill that creates path to increase salaries of city officials
NEW YORK - A newly approved bill will establish a commission to review the salaries of city officials.
NYC Council approves bill regarding city official pay
What we know:
This local law, which was approved earlier today, March 10, will require the mayor to convene a commission every four years to review the salaries of these city officials:
- Mayor
- Public advocate
- Comptroller
- Borough presidents
- Council members
- District attorneys
FULL: Mamdani unveils budget plan for NYC
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveils the city's preliminary budget.
These commissions will send their findings to both the current mayor and New York City Council.
NYC budgeting issues
The backstory:
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said earlier this year that the city is facing a $5.5 billion budget gap.
The mayor's current plan to alleviate the issue includes taxing the wealthiest residents, but Gov. Kathy Hochul has repeatedly said she opposes the move.
The Source: This article includes information from a bill approved by the New York City Council.