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Republican NYC-Mayoral candidate Sliwa on tax policy, congestion pricing and business in New York
CNBC Television· 2025-08-12 15:42
Economic Concerns & Business Climate - New York City has lost approximately 118,000 residents, resulting in a loss of about $118 billion in wealth to southern Florida [4] - The candidate proposes slashing taxes to prevent further capital flight and business relocation to states like Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee [5] - High taxes, including corporate taxes at 175% compared to Miami's 55%, are driving businesses away [8] - Small businesses south of 60th Street are struggling due to lack of foot traffic, making it difficult to pay leases [7] Policy Positions & Political Landscape - The candidate opposes congestion pricing, viewing it as another tax burden on those working in Wall Street [5][6] - The candidate criticizes a leading opponent's socialist policies, suggesting they would lead to further exodus from the city [9] - The candidate advocates for Republican principles, including slashing income, property, and business taxes [8] - The candidate is the only one supporting strict enforcement of fare payment on buses and subways [11] - The candidate opposes non-citizen voting and supports putting sanctuary city status to a public vote [12] Animal Welfare - The candidate supports protecting animals, advocating for no-kill shelters and jailing animal abusers [3]
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-02 05:10
Congestion Pricing - The document mentions a cautionary tale about congestion pricing from Sweden [1] Geographic Focus - The content specifically references Sweden as a case study [1]