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New York City's proposed $15 congestion pricing plan has sparked significant opposition. Critics, including Rep. Anthony D'Esposito and former President Donald Trump, argue that it is a financial burden on hardworking New Yorkers and disproportionately impacts middle-class communities and communities of color, costing nearly $4k per year. Trump has promised to terminate the plan if re-elected, citing it as a business killer. Meanwhile, a recent study indicates that remote work and declining downtown commercial property values could result in a $500 million annual revenue drop for the city. Rep. D'Esposito and Rep. Josh Gottheimer are working on a plan to address the financial issues of the MTA, which has been criticized for its financial management.
The leadership of the MTA has been nickel and diming New Yorkers to make up for their failed financial stewardship of our transit system. It’s time we hold the MTA accountable. Myself and @RepJoshG have a plan. 👇 https://t.co/cd3SWCnYO5
W/ NYC on verge of $15 congestion pricing, I’m opposed as it’ll burden middle class, disproportionately impact communities of color(nearly $4k per year). Recent study: remote work, Downtown commercial property values may drop annual revenue $500m. #bospoli https://t.co/x2R4nlm8v7
Donald Trump is now saying he will end congestion pricing in New York City if he is elected in November. In the Bronx last night, he promised to renovate NYC's subway system to help make it "the best" and "beautiful." (Which is what congestion pricing is intended for.) https://t.co/KSrcD7KAdb
“Congestion Pricing” is a disaster for NYC. I stopped it for years at the Federal level, but Crooked Joe railroaded it through. A massive business killer and tax on New Yorkers, and anyone going into Manhattan. I will TERMINATE Congestion Pricing in my FIRST WEEK back in… https://t.co/umyF9WZABn
From top to bottom, #CongestionPricing is a SCAM. It’s a money-grab, a tax on hardworking New Yorkers & Americans. I’m working across the aisle with friends like @RepJoshG to shut it down. https://t.co/GsSZPhzvBK