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City Officials Eye Pay Raise | New York City News
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City Council eyes an 18.2% pay bump for top officials — the first in a decade — to stay competitive and attract talent, with raises delayed until after the next election to avoid the “voting yourself more money” perception. While good-government groups support it as a way to prevent corruption and keep pace with inflation, a controversial provision could auto-trigger raises if future mayors skip forming the review panel — potentially chilling accountability. Both the Speaker and Mayor pledge not to take the raise, leaving the decision to individual officials and sparking debate over how we value public service.
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