Friends of Preschool For All

Councilor Mitch Green on the Myth of Wealth Flight

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Friends of PFA

in Funding & Tax Structure, Local Politicians

Councilor Green (District 4) posted a thread on Bluesky dispelling the pervasive belief that high-earners move away when taxed.

I'll have more to say tomorrow, but I'll note that we observe an increasing share of higher income earners in the county - a class who is often referred to as our tax base, and who is apparently fleeing due to this tax.

Chart by economist Mary King.

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