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Battenfeld: Michelle Wu's bullying and dishonesty on tax plan backfire badly

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's bullying tactics and dishonest botching of her commercial tax hike plan have backfired badly and the home rule petition is now in serious jeopardy. Wu's administration deliberately withheld important information on the impact of the tax plan from city councilors and legislators,
The article by Joe Battenfeld discusses the political fallout from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's proposed tax plan, which aimed to increase the commercial property tax rate. Critics, including business leaders and some city councilors, have accused Wu of bullying and dishonesty in her approach to pushing the plan through. The proposal has met with significant resistance, with opponents arguing that it would drive businesses out of Boston, negatively impacting the city's economy. The contention escalated when Wu reportedly threatened to veto a compromise plan, leading to accusations of her being heavy-handed and not open to negotiation. This has resulted in a public relations challenge for Wu, as her tactics have backfired, drawing criticism for lacking transparency and for potentially damaging the city's business environment.

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