Nantasha Williams
Coverage of Nantasha Williams in the Nexus archive.
- NYC officials’ 18% salary hike gets support of fiscal watchdogs – but also a warning
New York City lawmakers approved legislation granting elected officials an 18.2% salary increase retroactive to January 1, 2026, supported by fiscal watchdogs but criticized for a provision allowing automatic future raises. The bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams, raises salaries for officials including the mayor, Council members, and district attorneys, based on recommendations from the Quadrennial Advisory Commission.
- NYC elected officials could get nearly 20% pay raises this summer – far more than they asked for
New York City elected officials may receive an 18.2% pay increase this summer after a commission recommended salary adjustments for the mayor, City Council, and other top officials, citing a 31% inflation rise in the NYC area since 2016. The proposed changes, framed as a cost-of-living adjustment, require City Council approval and would affect roles including the mayor, Council members, and borough presidents.