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Testimony Taxes

Comments on New York City Property Tax Reform

December 04, 2019
The balancing act facing legislators as they consider proposals to reform the property tax is how to increase equity, fairness, and transparency, while maintaining fiscal stability and reliability.
Testimony Education

Testimony on the Distribution of the Foundation Aid Formula as it Relates to Pupil and District Needs

December 03, 2019
Despite significant increases in state aid and local revenues, not all districts have the resources to provide a sound basic education, and some wealthy districts have more than needed.
Testimony Housing

Testimony on State Policies and Housing Development in New York City

November 25, 2019
CBC has long seen housing affordability as a key factor affecting New York City’s long-term competitiveness.
Testimony Transportation

Testimony on Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 2020-2024 Capital

November 25, 2019
CBC’s longstanding position is that MTA capital investments must first emphasize state of good repair and routine replacement before projects to expand the system or provide enhanced amenities.
Testimony Economic Development

Testimony on Industrial Development Agencies and Local Development Corporations

November 22, 2019
CBC has long advocated for increasing accountability and improving the performance of all entities engaged in economic development spending.
Testimony Transportation

Testimony on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 2020-2024 Capital Program

November 12, 2019
The plan’s sheer size renders it impossible to determine what investments should and will happen in the next five years
Testimony City Budget

Testimony on Intro 1574 to Establish Commercial Waste Zones in New York City

June 27, 2019
Establishing commercial waste zones can increase efficiency in collection, achieve substantial VMT reduction, and reduce the negative externalities.
Testimony Education

Testimony to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

June 12, 2019
Despite significant increases in state aid and local revenues—not all districts have the resources to provide a sound basic education in 2020.
Testimony Health Care

Testimony on the New York Health Act (A5248/S3577)

May 27, 2019
Although NYHA’s goals are laudable, it is not feasible currently and would have significant unintended and possibly negative impacts on the State budget and some New Yorkers.
Testimony City Budget

Testimony Before the 2019 Charter Revision Commission

May 09, 2019
CBC recommends this Commission exercise caution when proposing changes to the City’s fiscal management structures and processes.
Testimony Housing

Testimony on Rent Regulation Renewal

May 02, 2019
When considering reform, the Legislature should evaluate the potential to worsen rather than improve tenants’ living conditions.
Testimony City Budget

Testimony on Intro. No. 1512

April 17, 2019
NYC Ferry connects many of NYC’s waterfront neighborhoods and business districts at a high price.
Testimony City Budget

Testimony on the Proposed Paper Carryout Bag Fee

April 16, 2019
CBC supports proposed legislation to impose a 5-cent fee on most paper carryout bags.
Testimony City Budget

Testimony on Charter-Defined Budget and Management Practices

March 11, 2019
While many worthwhile ideas will be proposed, CBC believes the Commission should focus on and proposing only those changes essential to the Charter’s purpose
Testimony Capital Spending

Testimony on Intro. No. 113

February 12, 2019
Intro. No. 113 would require the City of New York to produce an online database of all pending construction projects that includes initial and current completion dates and costs.
Testimony Education

State Education Aid Proposal for 2019-2020

February 06, 2019
In the aggregate New York State spends enough to provide all students with a sound basic education; however, State school aid is not targeted well enough to achieve this goal in all districts.
Testimony Education

Testimony on the New Department of Education Five-Year Capital Plan

December 18, 2018
City officials cannot continue to expect the City can build its way to a solution; making real progress will require implementing operational strategies that alter the use of space and redirect students to facilities with capacity.
Testimony Pensions & Benefits

The Health Care Savings Agreement: A Look Back and a Look Forward

November 29, 2018
Savings to health benefit expenditures are crucial to attaining labor settlements that are fair and reasonable for both City employees and taxpayers.
Testimony Taxes

New York City Property Tax Reform

November 27, 2018
CBC makes recommendations for property tax reform to fix problems with transparency and equity of the system.
Testimony Housing

Testimony on the NYCHA Physical Needs Assessment

November 15, 2018
NYCHA has an astounding $32 billion in capital needs, a nearly fivefold increase over the last decade. Today nearly all its properties require substantial rehabilitation.

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