Mayor Appoints Three to NYC Advisory Commission

The independent Quadrennial Advisory Commission will review compensation levels for New York City elected officials.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 3:48am

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the appointment of three experienced public servants - Carl Weisbrod, Dr. Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, and Larian Angelo - to the Quadrennial Advisory Commission, which will conduct an independent review of compensation for New York City elected officials and issue recommendations to the Mayor within 120 days.

Why it matters

The Quadrennial Commission plays an essential role in ensuring that any compensation decisions for elected officials are made independently and transparently, which is crucial for maintaining public trust in government.

The details

The Commission will review salaries for City Council Members, citywide elected officials, Borough Presidents and District Attorneys. Any proposed changes must be approved by the City Council. The three appointees - Weisbrod, Barrios-Paoli, and Angelo - each have decades of experience in city government and public sector leadership.

  • The Commission will issue its recommendations to the Mayor within 120 days of its appointment.

The players

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani

The current mayor of New York City who appointed the members of the Quadrennial Advisory Commission.

Carl Weisbrod

The chair of the Quadrennial Advisory Commission, with extensive experience in city planning and economic development in New York City.

Dr. Lilliam Barrios-Paoli

A commissioner on the Quadrennial Advisory Commission, with a long history of senior leadership roles in New York City government and the nonprofit sector.

Larian Angelo

A commissioner on the Quadrennial Advisory Commission, an economist with nearly 30 years of public service experience in New York City government.

Speaker Julie Menin

The speaker of the New York City Council, who expressed support for the Mayor's appointments to the Quadrennial Commission.

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What they’re saying

“The Quadrennial Commission plays an essential role in ensuring that any compensation decisions are made independently and transparently.”

— Speaker Julie Menin, Speaker of the New York City Council

“I am honored by Mayor Mamdani's appointment and proud to serve as Chair of this Commission. Public trust in government depends on accountability, and we will work to ensure compensation levels are fair, transparent and aligned with public interest.”

— Carl Weisbrod, Chair of the Quadrennial Advisory Commission

What’s next

The Quadrennial Advisory Commission will issue its recommendations to the Mayor within 120 days of its appointment.

The takeaway

The appointment of this independent Quadrennial Advisory Commission demonstrates the city's commitment to ensuring fair and transparent compensation for elected officials, which is crucial for maintaining public trust in government.