Summary
The majority of New York state voters support Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposal to increase income taxes for residents earning at least $1 million annually. A Siena College poll shows 54% approval for the tax increase, which aims to avoid a broader property tax hike. Mamdani needs approval from state officials to enact this plan.
Key Facts
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to raise income taxes on those earning $1 million or more in New York City.
- A poll by Siena College found 54% of New York voters support this proposal, with 29% against it.
- The strongest support comes from New York City residents and Democrats.
- Republicans and a slight majority of independents in the state are against the plan.
- Mamdani suggests this tax raise instead of increasing property taxes citywide.
- The proposal needs the approval of the State Legislature and the Governor of New York.
- Governor Kathy Hochul has previously expressed opposition to tax increases.
