Former Congressman Mondaire Jones campaigning in the 17th District-NY
Jones is running a campaign that focuses on lowering the cost of living for everyday working people in the Lower Hudson Valley
On Wednesday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board voted to implement a congestion pricing plan that would charge cars $15 for entering Manhattan’s business district during peak traffic hours. This plan significantly impacts the thousands of residents of the Lower Hudson Valley who commute into New York City every day for work. At a time when New Yorkers are already struggling with rising costs, Mondaire Jones is focused on ensuring that families of the Lower Hudson Valley are not unduly burdened by this policy.
“This congestion pricing plan would be devastating for hard-working Lower Hudson Valley residents who need to commute into the city. I have been clear from day one that there must be exemptions for communities, like my hometown of Rockland, without adequate public transportation infrastructure. For this reason, I oppose the congestion pricing plan as approved,” Mondaire Jones said.
