Justin Brannan Is This Pay-To-Play in NYC?
UPDATE August 4, 2024
Journalist, Rich Calder pointed out that politicians introduced legislation which would drive up hotel costs in NYC. (See article)
Justin Brannan didn’t mention this legislation in the email telling the community what he has done. Would you have noticed if he did? Would you have cared?
Is This Pay-To-Play in NYC Government?
The Hotel & Gaming Trades Council donated $711,428 to politicians and Brannan received a lot:
“This is like a nuclear bomb. It will destroy a major segment of the industry. This is a bazooka to kill a gnat,” said Vijay Dandapani, president and CEO of the Hotel Association of New York City. (Source)
The bill originally would have hurt the restaurant industry too, but Julie Menin changed the bill after Andrew Ridgie, head of NYC Hospitality Alliance and others complained. (See here)
On Sunday, August 4th, the NY Post had another explaining that hotel owners are raising money to have a lobbying group to get rid of NYC Council’s bill. (See article)
Hugs,
marlene
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