"I don't think the council should be voting itself a raise. . . . I think that is unethical."

Said Tony Avella (D-Queens).

The City Council met Wednesday to discuss voting themselves 25% raises that would give them six-figure salaries.

The controversial proposal would boost the 51 members' base salaries from $90,000 to $112,500 for what is still considered a part-time job. Many members would earn even more from stipends, nicknamed "lulus," for chairing various committees.

"The speaker believes that council members deserve a raise that is commensurate with their responsibilities and work. Additionally, this is the first raise council members stand to receive in seven years," said Maria Alvarado, spokeswoman for Speaker Christine Quinn.

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