She knew congestion pricing is unpopular in the suburbs and outer-boroughs and somewhat marginally so even in affluent Manhattan. Arguments against it mainly revolve around not wanting to pay, despite its proven benefits on traffic and air quality in cities like London.
Kathy Hochul's decision to defer or potentially cancel congestion pricing in NYC right before its implementation shows a shift from her initial support. This change is perceived as an attempt to protect the vote margins of Democrats like Hakeem Jeffries in the State Legislature.
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