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The 1999 City Council General
Election Voter Guide
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 The Office of City Council Member The City Council is the legislative, or law-making, branch of City government. The City Council is responsible for passing local laws for New York City, making decisions about land use, investigating and overseeing City agencies, and approving the City’s budget. Each Council member represents one of the 51 New York City Council districts. Council members receive an annual base salary of $90,000. Council leaders and chairs of committees receive additional pay. Council members may hold other jobs in addition to their council seats. Table of Contents The Candidates Council District 3 Council District 4 Council District 48 Council District 50 Find your Council District: Bronx Brooklyn Council District 48 Council District 50 Manhattan Council District 3 Council District 4 Queens Staten Island Council District 50 |
