Mayor de Blasio blew a midnight deadline without bothering to weigh in on what level of pay hikes he’s seeking for the city’s elected officials — including himself.
The City Charter requires a mayoral response within 30 days of the release of recommended raises by a special three-member panel. It wasn’t immediately clear what the missed deadline would mean.
Blasio appointed the commission in Septembers. On Dec. 14, it suggested the mayor’s annual salary be hiked from $225,000 to $258,750, with City Council members getting a boost from $112,500 to $138,315.
The council increases were tied to the elimination of committee chairmanship bonuses known as “lulus” — and the elimination of any outside income.
The public advocate, comptroller, borough presidents and district attorneys are also in line for bigger paychecks.
The council must pass legislation approving the raises, which de Blasio said he would defer for himself until a potential second term in 2018.