Plan A for a stealth City Council “raise our own pay” gambit failed, thanks to the clear language of the City Charter — so it’s on to Plan B, which has the added “advantage” of sandbagging the new mayor in his first week in office. The City Charter also prohibits the adoption of local laws “inconsistent with the provisions” of the city’s governing laws, which sounds like it precludes council action except in response to Quadrennial Commission recommendations — which would mean no hike before 2030. Right after he takes the oath of office, the new mayor should cite his fealty to the letter and spirit of the Charter and vow to veto the pay hike: It’s the honorable response to Williams’ bid to blackmail him before he can even move into Gracie Mansion.
Author: Post Editorial Board
Published at: 2025-11-25 22:42:36
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