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Boston City Council approves salary increases for mayor, councilors

Boston City Council approves salary increases for mayor, councilors
Boston City Council approves salary increases for mayor, councilors 00:24

BOSTON – The Boston City Council voted Wednesday to increase their salaries, along with the salary of Mayor Michelle Wu.

Under the measure, Wu's annual salary would increase from $207,000 a year to $250,000 annually.

City councilors would see their salary increase from $103,500 to $125,000.

Wu will have to sign the proposal for final approval.

The raises would go into effect after the next election cycle.

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