Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation meeting
January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM
The Committee on Governmental Operations, State and Federal Legislation held a hearing on Int 0502-2026, which would establish a commission to review certain provisions of the city's administrative code.
What was discussed
- Call to order The Sergeant-at-Arms opened the hearing of the Committee on Governmental Operations, State and Federal Legislation.
- Chair Gale A. Brewer opens the hearing on the code-review commission bill Council Member Gale A. Brewer, Chair of the Committee, opened the hearing on Int 0502-2026, which would establish a commission to review certain provisions of the city's administrative code, noting she had chaired the committee once before.
- Citizens Union and Common Cause press for an enforceable salary-review commission Ben Weinberg of Citizens Union and Susan Lerner of Common Cause New York testified in favor of a reliable process for reviewing elected-official compensation, arguing that retrospective raises are unacceptable and urging a strong enforcement mechanism; both agreed with Chair Brewer that if the Mayor
- Christopher Leon Johnson opposes the commission proposal Christopher Leon Johnson testified against the measure, calling the concept disastrous and criticizing its backers.
- Hearing closed Chair Brewer noted the Committee had heard from everyone signed up to testify and closed the hearing.
Agenda
1 item
- Int 0502-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a commission to review the salaries of elected officials in New York City and make recommendations regarding those salaries Hearing Held by Committee