Mayor Pulls Tax Hike, Backs Financial Probe

Mayor Solomon pulled a proposed 20% tax hike amid media buzz, citing state aid that demands city contribution — making flat taxes unrealistic. The council, poised to reject the hike, sent it back for review with a July 1 special meeting. Meanwhile, a unanimous resolution to investigate finances from 2019–2025 passed, with Solomon endorsing it as a “great idea” while clarifying he won’t divert city resources — but will cooperate fully. The comptroller declined to comment. Solomon also reaffirmed his opposition to selling city land, condemning past revenue tactics as unsustainable and confirming no current plans to sell land — especially to plug budget gaps. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6405139c32e293dc