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Jewish News 24 · Jul 16, 2026

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The New York City Council voted 42-6 to approve an 18% pay raise for council members and the mayor, increasing council salaries to $175,500 and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's salary to $305,800, retroactive to January. The raises follow the passage of the city's $126 billion budget. Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin both said they will not accept the raise.

The New York City Council voted 42-6 to approve an 18% pay raise for council members and the mayor, increasing council salaries to $175,500 and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's salary to $305,800, retroactive to January. The raises follow the passage of the city's $126 billion budget. Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin both said they will not accept the raise.

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