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Donovan Richards: “Let's get this property tax reform stuff done, because I…”

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Queens Borough President: We Have To Find 'The Political Courage' To Increase Taxes On Ultra-Rich

Published February 20, 2026 | Video Starts at 08:12

I'll go lobby Kathy Hochul for more money if I need to. Count me in on that. And then thirdly, Let's get this property tax reform stuff done, because I think that that will enable us in the long term to close these gaps. (08:12–08:20)

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Asserts that property tax reform will help close financial gaps in the long term.

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