NY Democrats propose tax increase to address immigration crisis.
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
5:02 PM – Wednesday, September 20, 2023
New York’s Democratic socialist state legislators, like Senator Julia Salazar, are now seeking a tax increase for New York taxpayers in order to better accommodate the influx of illegal immigrants that have come to reside in the city.
Salazar (D-Brooklyn), who was quoted in The New York Post on Saturday, said: “We should increase taxes because it’s economically just policy to offset all costs for our state to function. 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.”
Another New York Democrat, Sen. Jabari Brisport (D-Brooklyn), also added: “We’re still organizing to tax the rich through the same revenue-raising bills we’ve been fighting for years.”
New York City, a sanctuary city, is currently preparing to reduce overtime for its police officers and municipal services in order to help pay for the tens of thousands of illegal immigrants and border crossers who are now living off local residents’ resources.
Additionally, the August opening of a migrant camp on Randall’s Island by Mayor Eric Adams (D-N.Y.) is anticipated to cost taxpayers $20 million each month.
“We’re taking away from people who are real New Yorkers,” an unidentified woman from Queens said to reporters. “I was born here, on the Lower East Side, and you’re telling me they come first? How is that? I pay my tax money, federal, local, all that beautifulness, and my children don’t get to enjoy New York,” she added.
Mayor Adams also made remarks last week, explaining how he feared that the immigration problem in the Big Apple would eventually “destroy” the city.
“Let me tell you something New Yorkers: Never in my life have I had a problem that I did not see an ending to. I don’t see an ending to this. I don’t see an ending to this. This issue will destroy New York City, destroy New York City. We’re getting 10,000 migrants a month,” he said.
Salazar attempted to deflect from her previous statements by putting more emphasis on solely “taxing the rich” as opposed to the middle class, however, social media users quickly called her out and made it known that they were not fools to what her declarations were proposing and what it would mean for the whole state.
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What are the main arguments and counterarguments surrounding the proposed tax increase for New York City taxpayers in order to provide services to illegal immigrants
New York’s Democratic socialist state legislators are proposing a tax increase for the city’s taxpayers in order to accommodate the influx of illegal immigrants. Senator Julia Salazar and Senator Jabari Brisport, both Democrats from Brooklyn, support this tax increase as a means to offset the costs associated with providing services to the growing number of migrants seeking asylum in the city.
Senator Salazar argues that increasing taxes is an economically just policy that will ensure the state can continue to function. She believes that even without the increase in migrants, it is important for the wealthy to pay their fair share of taxes. Senator Brisport agrees, stating that they are still organizing to tax the rich through existing revenue-raising bills.
As a sanctuary city, New York City is currently making adjustments to allocate resources to support the thousands of illegal immigrants and border crossers residing in the city. This includes reducing overtime for police officers and municipal services. Mayor Eric Adams has also opened a migrant camp on Randall’s Island, which is expected to cost taxpayers $20 million per month.
These decisions have sparked criticism from local residents who argue that their tax money is being used to support individuals who are not “real New Yorkers.” They feel that their children are being deprived of resources and opportunities while illegal immigrants benefit. Mayor Adams himself has expressed concern that the immigration problem may ultimately “destroy” the city.
Senator Salazar’s attempt to focus solely on “taxing the rich” instead of the middle class was met with skepticism on social media. Users pointed out that her declarations hinted at the potential implications for the whole state, rather than just targeting the wealthy.
The proposed tax increase and its potential impact on the state has generated a significant amount of controversy and debate. Critics argue that it is unfair to burden taxpayers with the costs associated with illegal immigration, while supporters believe it is a necessary step to ensure the well-being of migrants seeking asylum. The outcome of this proposal remains uncertain, but it is clear that the issue of immigration will continue to be a focal point in New York City politics.
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