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NYC Officials Eye 20% Pay Hike | New York City News
New York City’s top elected officials could see pay jumps of nearly 20% this summer, as an independent commission recommends an 18.2% raise for mayor, City Council members, and borough presidents—driven by inflation since 2016. The boost would push a Council member’s salary from $148K to over $175K and the mayor’s from $258K to over $305K, amid ongoing budget woes and a multi-billion dollar deficit. Framed as a cost-of-living adjustment, the move aims to make public office more accessible to diverse candidates, not just the wealthy. While not final, the proposal exceeds some council members’…
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