Mamdani rejects pay hike to $305,800 approved by lawmakers [kKlOCOfh1zL]
💰 New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he’ll forgo a pay increase approved by City Council members as they voted to give themselves their first salary bump in a decade. The legislation raises salaries by 18% for the city’s elected officials, including borough presidents, district attorneys and comptroller. The 51 City Council members, who currently earn $148,500 a year, will now receive $175,500. The mayor’s annual salary jumps to $305,800 even though Mamdani said he wouldn’t take it. “I will not accept a pay raise,” the mayor said at a news conference Thursday, repeating an earlier pledge. “I haven’t knocked on anyone’s door in New York City and they’ve said their concern is that the mayor makes too little.” Council members hadn’t received a pay raise since 2016 and the increase is intended to help keep up with inflation. The price level has risen 31% over the past decade, according to a quadrennial commission empaneled earlier this year by Mamdani. The commission recommended the raises, and Mamdani is expected to sign the measure, which was approved 42-6 by the City Council. 📹 NYC Mayor's Office 🔊 Tune into 1010 WINS AT 92.3 FM for more local news