Kathy Hochul on Tax Reform

	Kathy Hochul on Tax Reform

Provide $1 billion middle-class property tax rebate

We will accelerate a $1.2 billion-dollar tax cut originally scheduled to take effect between now and 2025, so that it all occurs earlier. That means more than 6 million middle-class taxpayers get more money in their pockets sooner at a time when inflation is robbing them of any gains in income. To help with property taxes, we will provide a $1 billion middle-class property tax rebate to more than 2 million homeowners. Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the New York legislature , Jan 5, 2022

Tax cuts for low/middle incomes, not for billionaires

Kathy maintained true to her labor roots and consistently voted to support the working men and women of America. She was a frequent critic of tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires and called for tax cuts for low and middle-income earners. Source: 2022 New York gubernatorial campaign website KathyHochul.com , Mar 3, 2021

Remove Thruway tolls & new license plate mandate

Created innovative new programs to get residents to renew their licenses and registrations locally--keeping much needed tax revenue here in Western New York instead of sending it to Albany.
She has been a tireless advocate for the taxpayer, and with the average citizen of Erie County in mind, Kathy became the first elected official to champion the removal of Thruway Tolls within the commuting range o Buffalo when she served on the Hamburg Town Board. She was dubbed the "Stop the Tolls Pioneer" by the Buffalo News in recognition of her effort to eliminate tolls on the I-190.
Stood up to her own party and successfully fought the Albany politicians' ill-conceived plan to mandate new license plates, saving $129 million for motorists across the state.
Initiated the effort to permanently remove burdensome thruway tolls, saving millions for businesses and residents.

Source: 2012 House campaign website, kathyhochul.com/Accomplishments , May 24, 2011

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