Curtis Sliwa on NYC Tax Policy, Congestion Pricing, and Business Flight

Candidate's Message to Business Community

• 💡 Curtis Sliwa, running as a Republican, aims to address the flight of capital and residents from New York City, citing the departure of 118,000 residents and $118 billion in wealth in two years.
• 🎯 He highlights that businesses are moving to states like Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee due to New York's high tax environment.

Proposed Tax and Economic Reforms

• 💰 Sliwa advocates for slashing taxes, including income tax, property tax, and business tax, to retain businesses and residents.
• 📈 He contrasts New York City's corporate tax rate of 17.5% with Miami's 5.5%, explaining the allure of southern Florida.

Opposition to Congestion Pricing

• 🚗 Sliwa is the only candidate opposed to congestion pricing, viewing it as an additional tax to compensate for unpaid subway fares.
• 📉 He argues that congestion pricing, along with a lack of foot traffic, contributes to the closure of small businesses, particularly south of 60th Street, leading to the city's decline.

Contrasting Political Philosophies

• socialist socialist policies, including rent freezes and free bus fare, which he believes will further drive people away.
• 🏛️ Sliwa champions Republican pro-business positions, emphasizing tax cuts and support for small businesses and homeowners burdened by property taxes.

Stance on Citizenship and Sanctuary Cities

• 🗳️ He opposes allowing non-citizens to vote, asserting that only citizens should have this right.
• 🚫 Sliwa also disagrees with the concept of a sanctuary city, suggesting such policies should be put to a general population vote.