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“I think being able to have robust conversations about how we respond to congestion, and of course, how we generate revenue, particularly from individuals that take full advantage of our city resources, but don’t necessarily live here … I’m all for that conversation,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
With $162 billion more from taxpayers, couldn’t you deliver a few bond upgrades, too
A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.
Everybody needs a side hustle these days, and mine is Ukraine, where I am now.
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Once Pusher Johnson caught wind of the congestion tax in NYC, it was only a matter of time before he came running to try and find one also. It’s not enough that people already subsidize open spaces through their tax dollars and have to pay to enjoy them, let’s change them to get there ( or to work, shop, etc.) as well. Like Biden, Pusher really wants to burn the whole thing down because he knows another whack at doing so probably isn’t going to happen for him.
Brandon Johnson is remarkably creative at finding new reasons for people and businesses to leave or avoid the city. Can’t have Shotspotter to assist with crime but can have red light and speed cash registers, er, cameras, to generate funds for CTU and illegal migrants.
Good Good this grifter is a terrible combination of arrogant and stupid!
There are almost limitless ways to gouge the taxpayer. When your main shtick is mismanagement, you can think of new or additional taxes and fees at the blink of an eye.
Chicago’s ongoing depopulation will help reduce road traffic but, sure, discourage visitors further.
This guy Johnson is dumber than he looks
Here’s another article stating that the congestion tax in NY will drive people into the dangerous subway.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/york-9-day-congestion-charge-215356876.html
Here is some info on what New York City did with the congestion tax.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/2-arrested-17-cars-seized-111145427.html
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-03612