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'My Position? Tax The Rich': NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Responds To Council's Budget Proposal

Published April 2, 2026 | Video Starts at 00:32

It double counts savings, overestimates revenues, exaggerates savings on interest payments. And in the midst of this historic budget deficit, The Speaker's $6 billion proposal asks Albany for just one more time to reduce class sizes. My position? Tax the rich. Make sure the wealthiest New Yorkers and most profitable corporations pay their fair share. End the drain. (00:32–00:40)

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Asserts that Julie Menon's $6 billion proposal includes a request to Albany to reduce class sizes.

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