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Selling the Sales Tax
June 3rd, 2009

The Daily News reported this morning that the sales tax increase agreed on by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the City Council could be a “tough sell” in the legislature.  The agreement would increase the sales tax by .5 percent and tax clothing purchases of over $110.

Bronx Assemblyman Peter Rivera was quoted as saying he is concerned about “squeezing out the middle class.”  Senate Finance Committee Chairman Carl Kruger of Brooklyn said he would vote against the measure.

Others think the tax will pass. Austin Shafran, spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, said yesterday that Smith does not generally support tax increases during a financial crisis but said that Smith recognizes the city’s financial problems and the need to fund important social services. Shafran said he thought “we’ll get it done.”

A spokesperson for Speaker Sheldon Silver said the office is still “reviewing the measure.”

It is quite possible that Republicans might provide help to approve the measure.

By David King on June 3, 2009, 10:42 am
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