New New York City officials could soon see a bump in their paychecks thanks to Mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani’s upcoming affordability plan. Councilwoman Nantasha Williams (D‑Queens) is moving a bill that would allow the council to lift officers’ salaries by about 16 %—taking the rate from $148,500 to $172,500—by early January. She says the legislation will be filed on Tuesday, followed by a hearing before the year ends, so the next council can act quickly.
The pay raise was originally slated for Mayor Eric Adams’ last weeks in office, but that was dropped early in the week. Under the city charter, the council cannot approve raises between Election Day and the year’s close, which is why the timing matters. The last time City Council salaries were increased was 2016.
The proposal would not only benefit council members but also lift the wages of the new mayor, the public advocate, and borough presidents. The incoming mayor’s salary would climb from $258,000 to roughly $300,000, the comptroller would see a rise from $210,000, the public advocate from $184,000, and each borough president from $180,000—each boosted by the same 16 % increase.
Councilwoman Williams told The New York Post that a hearing this year “pre‑considers” the issue, negating the need for another review next year. When asked if the bill will pass in January, she said the goal is to do just that. An insider adds that the legislation places Mamdani in a position where he can either veto the hike or approve a law that makes New York “more affordable for the political class.”
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