Lawler’s Correct on Hocul’s Cynical Ploy to Delay Congestion Pricing
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I agree with the public statement released by my representative, Mike Lawler, on the cynical pause/delay considered by Gov. Hochul on the New York City congestion pricing plan.
Obviously, Gov. Hochul is considering pausing or delaying the implementation of the extra tolling on drivers in midtown and downtown Manhattan until it’s out of a “danger zone” for Democratic election prospects this fall.
As the delay in the start of congestion pricing would cost the MTA in lost revenue, The New York Times reported that new business taxes in the city are being considered. But, unless the congestion pricing plan is ended as opposed to delayed, when it’s more convenient to start again, we would be looking at the congestion tax plus those new business taxes. Maybe in 2025?
I agree with Rep. Lawler; the plan should be ended, not merely delayed or paused.
Mary Pat Campbell
North Salem
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