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City Council Speaker Rejects Salary Increase Proposal

1/12/2026

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On January 11, 2026, City Council Speaker Julie Menin rejected a proposal to raise salaries from $148,500 to $172,500.
A source indicated Menin favors a transparent process for salary adjustments.
Nantasha Williams, the bill's sponsor, will amend the proposal to block direct votes and urge Mayor Zohran Mamdani to form a salary-review commission.
Council member Shaun Abreu supported this approach, saying a commission is the fairest method for determining salaries.

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Story summary

On January 11, 2026, City Council Speaker Julie Menin rejected a proposal to raise salaries from $148,500 to $172,500.
A source indicated Menin favors a transparent process for salary adjustments.
Nantasha Williams, the bill's sponsor, will amend the proposal to block direct votes and urge Mayor Zohran Mamdani to form a salary-review commission.
Council member Shaun Abreu supported this approach, saying a commission is the fairest method for determining salaries.