It is unfortunate that the Governor's appointees to the New York State Commission on Legislative, Judicial and Executive Compensation once again felt the need to demand legislative action in exchange for an increase in compensation. This is completely unacceptable and far exceeds the mandate of the Commission, which was to evaluate the need for an increase in compensation based primarily on economic factors.

As the Judiciary appointees of the Commission correctly noted, not only does its existence and charge expire on November 15, they too were troubled by attaching legislative action to pay compensation.

Despite the Governor's appointees' refusal to discharge their duties, the Legislature will continue to focus on issues that truly matter to New Yorkers and help move our State forward.