Citizens Union Comments on NYS Compensation Committee Recommendations
December 11, 2018 - In order to attract the best, brightest, and most independent to public service, elected officials need to be compensated fairly for the work they do.
Commission Failed In Not Increasing State Lawmakers Compensation
November 15, 2016 - Measures are needed to prevent corruption but salary should not be part of a quid pro quo negotiation.
Citizens Union Welcomes Proposals by Governor Cuomo
January 21, 2015 - Supports legislative and executive pay commission and urges deliberative review of police accountability reforms.
Testimony on Elected Official Compensation
December 5, 2007 - Citizens Union provided testimony on this subject last year at both hearings in June and November. Since then, significant pay raises were enacted for the Mayor, Comptroller, Public Advocate, Council Members, Borough Presidents, and District Attorneys in line with the commission’s recommendations.