Americans for Tax Reform: Mamdani Uses New Yorkers as Leverage to Get His Tax Hikes
February 28, 2026
February 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by Donald Webster III:
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Mamdani Uses New Yorkers as Leverage to Get His Tax Hikes
In 2013, the New York City budget was finalized at $70 billion. In 2026, Mamdani proposed a budget of $127 billion, a 55% increase from 2013. This includes a $5.4 billion dollar budget gap, which will increase to $7 billion in the next year. Mamdani's solution? Raise ta . . .
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Mamdani Uses New Yorkers as Leverage to Get His Tax Hikes
In 2013, the New York City budget was finalized at $70 billion. In 2026, Mamdani proposed a budget of $127 billion, a 55% increase from 2013. This includes a $5.4 billion dollar budget gap, which will increase to $7 billion in the next year. Mamdani's solution? Raise ta . . .