Jessica Ramos: “We would generate $25 billion within the first year if we…”

“I carry a bill to tax 135 people. The billionaires of New York State. They have a lot of unrealized capital gains that go untaxed. By my math, We would generate $25 billion within the first year if we were to make [the bill to tax billionaires] law. And that within and of itself could help us fund universal childcare, not just for New York City, but the entire state. So there's conversations happening right now while we're negotiating the budget here.” (06:38–06:43)

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