Liam Horan
@liamhoran___
@SKDK + @LSEIRDept. Former @KamalaHarris, @TheJusticeDept, @LondonLabour, @WhiteHouse, @StateDept, @Pitt4Shapiro
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18-03-2020 02:33:16
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The pied-à-terre tax is about fairness. Governor Kathy Hochul is right to target ultra-luxury second homes used to park wealth in New York City. If you can afford a $5 million second apartment, you can afford to help fund the firefighters, subways, and services that make this city
“I think the pied-à-terre tax is the canary in the coal mine for property tax reform,” said Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal 🌈🥯. “The owners of these trophy properties are paying a lower effective tax rate than single-family homeowners.”
The pier is ready. The federal money is waiting to be used. West Harlem deserves ferry service. Launch the boats. Majority Leader Shaun Abreu
Congestion pricing has been a win for Manhattan: Pollution is down 22%, commute times are faster, foot traffic is up, and traffic injuries are down by 8%. Secretary Sean Duffy, the cameras are staying on.
I applaud Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature for reaching a framework agreement on the FY2027 State Budget. I’m especially encouraged to see progress on issues we’ve been focused on here in Manhattan, including the pied-à-terre tax proposal, providing victims of ICE