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Michael Blake: “Property tax reform in particular, such as the Madison…”

Featuring: Michael Blake, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House New York, District 15

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Michael Blake Discusses Mayoral Candidacy and Reform Agenda with Citizens Union

Published | Video Starts at 27:05

That would generate about $400 million. By doing that alone, the reclaiming of unclaimed fees and fines in large Part being parking that would generate close to $2 billion by doing that. Property tax reform in particular, such as the Madison Square Garden, which I love our Knicks, but MSG is not paying on that. When you think about those dynamics, you're generating revenue to prepare for the cuts that are coming. The next step is in how are you also preparing and hiring and training more individuals who are going to be facing these attacks. (27:05–27:11)

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Asserts that Madison Square Garden is not paying property taxes and suggests reform.

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