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Taxing Millionaires: Free Services and Frozen Rents Proposal

8/26/2025

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Zohran Mamdani proposes freezing rents and offering free public services in New York, funded by a 2% tax on millionaires.
Critics argue that wealthy residents may relocate, but data indicates low migration rates among millionaires.
Historical trends from Massachusetts and California show that higher taxes do not significantly deter millionaires.
The plan seeks to improve public services for all New Yorkers, including affluent residents.

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Story summary

Zohran Mamdani proposes freezing rents and offering free public services in New York, funded by a 2% tax on millionaires.
Critics argue that wealthy residents may relocate, but data indicates low migration rates among millionaires.
Historical trends from Massachusetts and California show that higher taxes do not significantly deter millionaires.
The plan seeks to improve public services for all New Yorkers, including affluent residents.