Proposed salary hike for mayor, city council draws watchdog skepticism

Government watchdogs Citizens Union and Common Cause say they oppose the New York City Council’s plan to raise salaries of its members and other top city officials, not because of the proposed increases themselves — but because of the way the council wants to enact them.

Under the proposal, city council members, the mayor, the public advocate, borough presidents and comptroller would get 16% raises, and district attorneys would see a 6% salary increase.