Brewer describes 2025 Quadrennial Advisory Commission formation and 18.2% raise recommendation
Brewer recounts that in January 2026 the mayor and speaker jointly formed the Quadrennial Advisory Commission, appointing Carl Weisfred, Dr. Lillian Barrios-Paoli, and Dr. Larry Angelo. The commission's June 23 report recommended an 18.2% salary increase for all covered elected officials, retroactive to January 1, 2026.
fairly compensated.
We should be able to support ourselves and our families on our salary.
In January of this year, shortly after taking office, the mayor, along with the speaker, jointly announced the formation of the Condennial Advisory Commission to review compensation levels for elected officials.
The mayor appointed three experienced public servants, Carl Weisfred, Dr.
Lilian Barrios-Paoli, and Dr.
Larry Angelo, all friends of mine, I have to admit, and my age, which I like, to the commission.
The commission released its findings in a report on June 23rd of this year.
It recommended increasing the salaries for the mayor, public advocate, controller, borough president, city council members, and DAs by 18.2% retroactive to January 1st of this year.