Carl Weisbrod
Coverage of Carl Weisbrod in the Nexus archive.
- NYC Council gives itself an 18.2% raise — but Mamdani and Menin say no thanks
The NYC City Council approved an 18.2% raise for its members and other elected officials, with Julie Menin and Zohran Mamdani declining the increased salaries. The legislation, based on a commission's recommendations, sets new pay levels for the mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough presidents, and others, effective retroactively from January 1, 2026.
- NYC officials’ 18% salary hike gets support of fiscal watchdogs – but also a warning
New York City lawmakers approved legislation granting elected officials an 18.2% salary increase retroactive to January 1, 2026, supported by fiscal watchdogs but criticized for a provision allowing automatic future raises. The bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams, raises salaries for officials including the mayor, Council members, and district attorneys, based on recommendations from the Quadrennial Advisory Commission.