Mayor Bloomberg’s Charter Revision Commission began public hearings this week—the start of a process that could shift the balance of power between the mayor, the City Council and other elected officials.
The first public hearing of the mayor’s Charter Revision Commission could be the start of a fast-track effort to change the way New York City governs itself.
The City Council might require buildings that receive tax breaks to pay their staff higher wages. The real estate industry opposes the idea. Where does the mayor stand?
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