The Mayor’s Signature Plan To Soak The Fucking Rich

And if he doesn’t need the revenue stream for pre-K, don’t worry because he’ll find something to do with it:

Mayor Bill de Blasio today doubled down on his signature plan to tax the rich to fund universal pre-K, even as Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to roll out an alternative funding stream in his annual budget address this afternoon.

Taking questions after a press conference announcing two new appointments, Mr. de Blasio said he would continue to push for his tax increase, even if the governor provides all the money the mayor says he needs through an alternate funding stream.

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“We think it’s fair and appropriate to ask those in New York City who’ve done a little to pay a little more,” he said, arguing that added money could be used for other causes. “We have a revenue source available that is reliable and we believe it is a matter of the rights of this city … that we should be able to proceed with that to create the programs that people in this city voted for and do it on a reliable basis.”