Stop NYC Congestion Tax

Bill A.9362 (S.6432) to establish the New York City Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission and requiring the development of a traffic congestion mitigation plan by the Mayor of the City of New York PASSED!

In the Assembly: 122 in favor, 16 opposed, 11 excused
In the Senate: 39 in favor, 19 opposed, 3 excused

(Roll call vote will be posted shortly)

Now, the Mayor must submit his plan, as described here, to this New York City Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission to develop the Mayor’s congestion taxation plan.

Who’s on this commission: 17 people appointed by the Governor, upon the nomination of 3 appointees by the Mayor, 3 from the Speaker of the New York City Council, 3 from the Governor, 3 from the Assembly Speaker, and 3 from the State Senate Majority Leader.

The Senate Minority Leader gets to nominate only 1, as well as the Assembly Minority Leader.

Meaning, At least 12 of the 17 people chosen are selected by those who are SUPPORTING this congestion tax. No word yet as to who will be appointed.

We’ve only got a little time left before the State Legislature and the City Council will have something to vote on. We’ve got to speak out now, or forever pay a double-tax to use our own streets!