Fallout from Mamdani's budget proposal

NEW YORK – A newly approved bill will establish a commission to review the salaries of city officials.

NYC Council approves bill regarding city official pay

What we know:

This local law, which was approved earlier today, March 10, will require the mayor to convene a commission every four years to review the salaries of these city officials:

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These commissions will send their findings to both the current mayor and New York City Council.

NYC budgeting issues

The backstory:

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said earlier this year that the city is facing a $5.5 billion budget gap.

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The mayor’s current plan to alleviate the issue includes taxing the wealthiest residents, but Gov. Kathy Hochul has repeatedly said she opposes the move.

The Source: This article includes information from a bill approved by the New York City Council.

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