Dems who ran on affordability now face backlash as costs climb in NY, Virginia
New York City residents expressed disdain for Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposal to increase property taxes by 10%, as they argue his policies have made life more expensive, and economists warn that his housing proposals will exacerbate affordability issues in the city. Similarly, Democratic Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger faces voter outrage as costs in the state continue to rise due to her party's tax increase proposals.