"A candidate's stance on the Overpaid CEO Act is more than just another policy choice - it reveals who is standing with working people in this moment as we fight the Trump Administration's attacks on our healthcare and our communities."
"Supporting the tax should be an easy choice for San Francisco's congressmember when it means saving the city's mental health programs, public hospitals, and emergency response services."
"Downtown is still recovering from the pandemic, and I strongly support Mayor Lurie's economic recovery work."
"In Congress, I will fight for progressive taxation, ensuring the largest corporations pay their fair share, starting with reversing the Trump and Bush tax cuts and closing loopholes that enable corporate tax dodging."
SEIU California has un-endorsed state Sen. Scott Wiener in his congressional bid, citing his opposition to Proposition D, the Overpaid CEO Tax. This tax targets companies where CEOs earn significantly more than their median employees, aiming to address a $650 million city deficit. SEIU Local 1021's president emphasized the importance of supporting working people against current political challenges. While Prop. D has backing from a supermajority of the Board of Supervisors, Wiener and others argue it could harm the city's business climate. Wiener expressed commitment to progressive taxation in Congress.
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