NYC Council welcomes new mayor with bill that would dramatically raise salaries for city officials

Zohran Mamdani and other top New York City officials could see their salaries jump under a proposed 16% pay hike that council members are hoping to push through soon, according to reports.A bill introduced by Councilwoman Nantasha Williams, D-Queens, would raise members’ salaries from $148,500 to $172,500, the New York Post reported Tuesday.If passed, the pay hike would also apply to the new mayor, public advocate, comptroller and borough presidents.It would put Mamdani’s pay at nearly $300,000, up from the current $258,000, the outlet said.NYC MAYOR-ELECT MAMDANI ASKS SUPPORTERS FOR $4M TO FU