Assembly adopts new wage table, delays implementation to Jan. 1, 2027 after debate

Jul 6, 2026

After a prolonged debate and a withdrawn amendment that would have phased conversion, the assembly amended the effective date and adopted Resolution 31‑85 to replace borough wage tables; the assembly set the implementation date for January 1, 2027 to reduce the FY27 fiscal impact.

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The assembly on July 6 reconsidered prior action on Resolution 31‑85 (a new wage table replacing previous wage tables for union and nonunion employees) and, after debate and an unsuccessful amendment to phase conversion without a fiscal note, approved the resolution as amended with an effective date of January 1, 2027.

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