NYC Council to vote on pay increases for council members and the mayor by the end of the year.

The New York City Council is poised to deliberate on a bill that proposes salary increases for its members and other local officials, including the mayor. The vote is anticipated during the final days of this year’s legislative session. Councilwoman Nantasha Williams, a Democrat representing a portion of southeastern Queens, plans to introduce the bill on Tuesday. Sources familiar with the development indicate that the proposed raises may be structured around a compounded 16% cost-of-living adjustment recently awarded to municipal workers retroactively over a five-year period.

Details surrounding the legislation remain largely under wraps, as Councilwoman Williams has not publicly commented on the matter. Currently, members of the City Council earn approximately 8,000 annually, with their last salary increase implemented in 2016. The mayor’s salary stands at about 8,000, while the public advocate receives approximately 4,000, and the city comptroller is compensated around 0,000. Borough presidents also fall under the purview of this potential adjustment, making approximately 0,000 each year.

The expected vote on the bill is scheduled for December 18, aligning with the last full meeting of the year. If passed, the raises would take effect in the following year, thereby impacting several officials who are concluding their tenures, such as Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Mayor Eric Adams, City Comptroller Brad Lander, and various term-limited Council members. However, incoming officials, including Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, would benefit from the proposed increases as they assume their new roles.

Councilwoman Williams is reportedly set to launch the bill with support from approximately 30 co-sponsors, and Speaker Adams is not expected to oppose the initiative, suggesting it is likely to advance without substantial hurdles. Nonetheless, the stance of Mayor Adams remains uncertain, particularly in light of his recent decision to withdraw from reelection following complications arising from a corruption indictment. His office has yet to respond to inquiries concerning his potential support for the bill.

In the past, the city has utilized commissions to conduct studies before implementing salary adjustments for local elected officials. As details surrounding Councilwoman Williams’ proposal continue to emerge, it remains unclear if a similar approach will be adopted this time. Insights gathered throughout this process will be closely monitored by stakeholders and constituents alike.