The Council is asking for $2.7 billion to be added to the mayor’s proposed $102.7 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
Donate NowThe New York City Council on Monday released its official response to Mayor Eric Adams’ preliminary budget, requesting at least $2.7 billion more be added to Mayor Eric Adams’ $102.7 billion budget plan.
Among its top priorities is a proposal to expand reduced subway fare prices to more low-income residents. The city wants the reduced fares to be available to those “with incomes up to 200 percent of” the federal poverty line, which equates to $60,000 for a family of four. The Council also called for greater street infrastructure and the creation of fire safety outreach and battery swap programs.
“Failing to adequately invest in our city and New Yorkers, at a time where we’re facing so many crises, also carries immense risks,” Speaker Adrienne Adams said.“They could result in families going hungry, worsening mental health and housing crises, and other far reaching consequences that impact our economy, health and safety.”, the Council outlined a range of uses for the extra $2.7 billion, which officials also discussed at the press conference.
$474.3 million toward supporting an array of social services, including free legal representation for residents facing eviction right to counsel and public defenders and restoring funding to libraries, cultural institutions and parks, as well as food assistance programs.
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