Nespoli urges President-elect Trump to cancel congestion pricing, emphasizing its negative impact on city workers who will be financially affected starting January. "My advice to President Trump is to keep his campaign pledge. Stop It!" He notes that the tolls will significantly affect municipal workers, including cops, firefighters, and teachers, who now face a $9 fee to drive into Manhattan south of 60th Street.
Nespoli expressed his disappointment with Governor Hochul, stating, "I'm disappointed that Hochul did it so fast. I have no idea why she stopped it and started it again." His confusion reflects his concern over the timing of the policy change, which he believes may complicate efforts to get it overturned by Trump once he takes office.
Trump labeled congestion pricing as a "massive tax" that would burden New Yorkers, saying, "I have great respect for the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, and look forward to working with her to Make New York and America Great Again. But I strongly disagree with the decision on the congestion tax." His comments signal a strong opposition that resonates with the concerns of local workers.
The Municipal Labor Committee supports a federal lawsuit by the United Federation of Teachers to block congestion pricing, underscoring the labor group's determination to fight against the toll that they believe unfairly targets city workers. Nespoli emphasized, "I want President Trump to stop congestion pricing. If he can do it, I want him to do it."
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