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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushed for a 20% increase in his salary and the salaries of other city officials.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: A city commission recommended an 18.2% salary increase for the mayor, City Council members and several other officials. The proposal was not initiated by Mamdani, and spokespeople for Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin said they would not accept the raises if approved.
Date: 07/16/2026
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Last Updated on July 16, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check