Socialist state lawmakers are itching to impose new tax increases to cover the ever-increasing cost of migrants in the New York City area, insisting that forcing New Yorkers to pay even more is the only way out of the mushrooming crisis. Two state senators told The Post new taxes were on the table, while their grassroots cadres have buzzed on social media. "We should increase taxes because it’s economically just policy to offset all costs for our state to function," said state senator Julia Salazar (D-Brooklyn). "I'd say that even if our city and state hadn't seen an increase in migrants seeking asylum, this moment makes it all the more important for the wealthy to pay their fair share of taxes." Her tax-happy sentiments were echoed by Senate comrade Jabari Brisport (D-Brooklyn). The renewed tax fever comes after Mayor Adams last week ordered that all city agencies must slash their budgets by 5%, and possibly by up to 15% in the future, to help accommodate the migrant surge. Adams has said that caring for migrants will cost $12 billion over the next three years. "A reminder: This is a choice. We are cutting services for New Yorkers when we could #TaxTheRich. Don’t blame migrants for lack of leadership," said Brian Romero, chief of staff to socialist Queens Assembly woman Jessica González-Rojas, in response to the cuts. New York has some of the highest taxes in the country, among the top three states, and according to some studies has the most burdensome total tax level out of all the states. Socialists want to hit New Yorkers with new 'Migrant Taxes', Jon Levine, New York Post, 9/16/2023 related threads: New York dealing with deluge of migrants, media admits it is crisis (posted in Political Opinions & Beliefs, Aug 13, 2023 ) Border patrol overwhelmed, migrants are being admitted into the U.S. (posted in Immigration section)
Are taxes increasing in New York State? I hope that they add free healthcare for migrants. That way if this crisis ever ends (fat chance) and taxes don't go down again (they never do), then there will be an argument for increasing affordable healthcare for regular citizens.
Well I totally support New York raising it's taxes to help handle their illegals. They should give until it hurts.
I’m impressed with your OP’s in this section. I mean I only kinda know you, but seems we have some things in common about unjust taxes and how the rich are getting richer by raping the little guy.
related thread: Democrat cities begin busing migrants away, as resources dwindle (posted in Immigration section, under "Other Political Issues" heading, November 19, 2023 )
