Local Officials on Congestion Pricing

So Al Gore may be in favor of congestion pricing for Manhattan, but lots of local officials are still squarely on the fence.Here is a quick look at some of them who have, and haven't, taken a position:Eliot SpitzerStudying the issue. Sheldon SilverLeaning against. Bill ThompsonHas "concerns" about "its financial impact on small business" and the outer boroughs.

 

Christine Quinn

Studying the issue.

 

Betsy Gotbaum

In favor with reservations, an aide said.

 

Anthony Weiner

Opposes. Considers it a tax on the poor and middle class.

 

Bill Perkins, state Senator in Manhattan

Supports, with reservations. Says it can be done “without it being a tax on the middle class and the poor.”

 

Richard Brodsky, Assemblyman in Westchester

Opposes. “This is a bill that will keep all the BMWs and Mercedes in midtown. You just won't see any more Chevrolets.”

 

Diane Savino, state Senator in Staten Island/Brooklyn

Opposes. Considers it a tax.

 

Andrew Lanza, state Senator in Staten Island
Undecided.

 

Vincent Gentile, City Councilman in Brooklyn

Opposes, for now. “How about giving us ferry service first, before picking our pockets yet again.”

 

David Weprin, City Councilman in Queens and Chairman of Finance Committee

Opopses.

 

Lew Fidler, City Councilman in Brooklyn

Opposes.

Leroy Comrie, City Councilman in Queens

Wants more info about Queens traffic solutions.

 

Peter Vallone, Jr., City Councilman in Queens

Wants more info about Queens traffic solutions.

 

Miguel Martinez, City Councilman in Manhattan

Opposes.