Hudson Mayor calls for taxing the wealthy

Ferris advocates for higher taxes on the rich at community event

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:35pm

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Hudson Mayor Joseph Ferris spoke at a community event organized by local activists, where he called for raising taxes on the wealthy and passing legislation to limit state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Why it matters

As income inequality continues to rise, the debate over tax policy and the role of government in addressing wealth disparities has become a major political issue. Mayor Ferris' comments reflect the growing progressive movement advocating for higher taxes on the rich to fund social programs.

The details

During the event, Mayor Ferris argued that the wealthy should pay higher taxes to help fund critical public services and social safety net programs. He also expressed support for legislation that would prohibit state and local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities, a controversial policy known as a 'sanctuary' law.

  • The event took place on April 3, 2026.

The players

Joseph Ferris

The mayor of Hudson, New York, who spoke at the community event.

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What they’re saying

“The time has come for the wealthy to pay their fair share. We need to raise taxes on the rich to fund the critical services and programs our community needs.”

— Joseph Ferris, Mayor of Hudson

The takeaway

Mayor Ferris' calls for higher taxes on the wealthy and limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement reflect the growing progressive policy agenda being advanced by many local and state leaders across the country.