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NYC Council Advances Pay Raise Bill Amid $5.4B Deficit

3/11/2026

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The New York City Council advances a bill to create a commission that will assess pay raises.
The commission would meet every four years and deliver recommendations within 75 days.
Sponsored by Deputy Council Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams, the bill faces a $5.4 billion deficit.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani warns of property tax hikes if lawmakers do not back his plan.

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The New York City Council advances a bill to create a commission that will assess pay raises.
The commission would meet every four years and deliver recommendations within 75 days.
Sponsored by Deputy Council Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams, the bill faces a $5.4 billion deficit.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani warns of property tax hikes if lawmakers do not back his plan.