Quadrennial Advisory Commission
Coverage of Quadrennial Advisory Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Editorial | Stop the City Council cash grab for a pay raise
The City Council approved an 18.2% pay raise for itself and other elected officials, increasing Council member salaries by nearly $30,000 annually. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin publicly stated they would decline the raise, but the legislation is poised to become law despite their opposition.
- 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.
- NYC elected officials could get nearly 20% pay raises this summer – far more than they asked for
New York City elected officials may receive an 18.2% pay increase this summer after a commission recommended salary adjustments for the mayor, City Council, and other top officials, citing a 31% inflation rise in the NYC area since 2016. The proposed changes, framed as a cost-of-living adjustment, require City Council approval and would affect roles including the mayor, Council members, and borough presidents.