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Council tables Local Law No. 2 (fringe benefits for elected officials), schedules public hearing Feb. 24

Common Council · February 4, 2026
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Summary

The Common Council introduced Local Law No. 2 of 2026 (replacing Local Law No. 12 of 1992) to establish a fringe benefit package for full-time elected officials, then voted to table it and scheduled a public hearing for Feb. 24, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Clerk Kirk introduced Local Law No. 2 of 2026, described as rescinding and replacing Local Law No. 12 of 1992 to establish a fringe benefit package for full-time elected officials. The chair emphasized the introduction is intended to begin the public process and that scheduling a public hearing does not obligate the council to adopt the law as written.

Council member Frederickson moved to table the law and to set a public hearing for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.; the motion was seconded and carried on roll call. The council said it anticipates further discussion and possible revisions after the hearing.