They’re triple dippers.
Two City Council members have been in public service for so long, they’re collecting government pay from three sources — salary, pension and Social Security, according to newly released financial-disclosure forms.
Oliver Koppell (D-Bronx) — one of the wealthiest members of the City Council — and Karen Koslowitz (D-Queens) each collected income on top of their $122,500 council salaries.
Koppell took in as much as $60,000 in pension from his longtime gig as a state assemblyman, and between $5,000 and $44,000 in Social Security.
“I earned the income that I receive,” he said. “I spent 22 years in
the state Assembly. I’m entitled to Social Security, since I’m 72 years
old, and I work for the City Council. I have good fortune in that
regard.”
Koslowitz took in between $60,000 and $100,000 in pension payouts last year for working a previous stint on the council and as Queens Deputy Borough President until she rejoined the council in 2010.
“I’m 71 years old, and when I left the borough president, I was able to collection my pension and I did,” she said. “It’s all legal. I was allowed to do it. I’m not going to be a millionaire from it.”
Koslowitz also earned between $5,000 and $44,000 in Social Security last year and has between $10,000 and $88,000 in credit card debt.
Council members are required to list income, debt and other personal finances to the Conflicts of Interest Board in broad ranges.
Two City Council members have been in public service for so long, they’re collecting government pay from three sources — salary, pension and Social Security, according to newly released financial-disclosure forms.
Oliver Koppell (D-Bronx) — one of the wealthiest members of the City Council — and Karen Koslowitz (D-Queens) each collected income on top of their $122,500 council salaries.
Koppell took in as much as $60,000 in pension from his longtime gig as a state assemblyman, and between $5,000 and $44,000 in Social Security.
Oliver Koppell (pictured) — one of the wealthiest members of
the City Council — and Karen Koslowitz each collected income on top of
their $122,500 council salaries.
Koslowitz took in between $60,000 and $100,000 in pension payouts last year for working a previous stint on the council and as Queens Deputy Borough President until she rejoined the council in 2010.
“I’m 71 years old, and when I left the borough president, I was able to collection my pension and I did,” she said. “It’s all legal. I was allowed to do it. I’m not going to be a millionaire from it.”
Koslowitz also earned between $5,000 and $44,000 in Social Security last year and has between $10,000 and $88,000 in credit card debt.
Council members are required to list income, debt and other personal finances to the Conflicts of Interest Board in broad ranges.
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