“Every dollar is a worthy investment in a government that works full time,” Councilman Ben Kallos, a Manhattan Democrat, said as he voted in favor of the bill.
NYC Council members vote to give themselves $36,000 raise
The New York City Council raised its pay Friday by 32 percent, an increase members justified because it was tied to new rules that limit their outside income.
The council voted 40-7 to approve the pay-raise legislation. Members of the 51-member council, which is overwhelming Democratic, haven’t had a raise since 2006.
Members’ salaries are rising from $112,500 to $148,500, retroactive to Jan. 1. Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito’s salary is increasing from $112,500 to $164,500.
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