DC Councilmember floats 3 percent tax increase on everyone

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I may have missed it if someone posted it, but it looks like it's a tax on non-wage income over a certain amount:

"a 2 percent tax on the nonwage income of D.C. residents making over $200,000 a year ($250,000 for joint filers). Based on the federal Net Investment Income Tax, the new levy would cover not just capital gains and dividends, but also interest, rental income, royalties and annuities."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/08/dc-council-will-vote-tax-hikes-that-would-punish-working-families/

This does not seem completely unreasonable to me, contrary to the contention of the op-ed.

Total spending by the DC government has gone up 30 percent in five years. Maybe they could just spend slightly less?

I'm always up for spending more efficiently, but if the government cuts programs like PreK and transit then I just have to pay more out of pocket. Some things are better done collectively.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I may have missed it if someone posted it, but it looks like it's a tax on non-wage income over a certain amount:

"a 2 percent tax on the nonwage income of D.C. residents making over $200,000 a year ($250,000 for joint filers). Based on the federal Net Investment Income Tax, the new levy would cover not just capital gains and dividends, but also interest, rental income, royalties and annuities."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/08/dc-council-will-vote-tax-hikes-that-would-punish-working-families/

This does not seem completely unreasonable to me, contrary to the contention of the op-ed.

Total spending by the DC government has gone up 30 percent in five years. Maybe they could just spend slightly less?

I'm always up for spending more efficiently, but if the government cuts programs like PreK and transit then I just have to pay more out of pocket. Some things are better done collectively.

We've had those programs since forever. That's not what we're talking about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I may have missed it if someone posted it, but it looks like it's a tax on non-wage income over a certain amount:

"a 2 percent tax on the nonwage income of D.C. residents making over $200,000 a year ($250,000 for joint filers). Based on the federal Net Investment Income Tax, the new levy would cover not just capital gains and dividends, but also interest, rental income, royalties and annuities."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/08/dc-council-will-vote-tax-hikes-that-would-punish-working-families/

This does not seem completely unreasonable to me, contrary to the contention of the op-ed.

Total spending by the DC government has gone up 30 percent in five years. Maybe they could just spend slightly less?

I'm always up for spending more efficiently, but if the government cuts programs like PreK and transit then I just have to pay more out of pocket. Some things are better done collectively.

We've had those programs since forever. That's not what we're talking about.

Then what? Paid family leave? I'm good with that too. What are you proposing to cut?

I get it if you disagree with the programs, but just saying that DC is spending more than 20 years ago is not the dunk you think it is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I may have missed it if someone posted it, but it looks like it's a tax on non-wage income over a certain amount:

"a 2 percent tax on the nonwage income of D.C. residents making over $200,000 a year ($250,000 for joint filers). Based on the federal Net Investment Income Tax, the new levy would cover not just capital gains and dividends, but also interest, rental income, royalties and annuities."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/08/dc-council-will-vote-tax-hikes-that-would-punish-working-families/

This does not seem completely unreasonable to me, contrary to the contention of the op-ed.

Total spending by the DC government has gone up 30 percent in five years. Maybe they could just spend slightly less?

I'm always up for spending more efficiently, but if the government cuts programs like PreK and transit then I just have to pay more out of pocket. Some things are better done collectively.

We've had those programs since forever. That's not what we're talking about.

Then what? Paid family leave? I'm good with that too. What are you proposing to cut?

I get it if you disagree with the programs, but just saying that DC is spending more than 20 years ago is not the dunk you think it is.

No one said anything about 20 years. A 30 percent increase in spending in five years is *astounding*.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I may have missed it if someone posted it, but it looks like it's a tax on non-wage income over a certain amount:

"a 2 percent tax on the nonwage income of D.C. residents making over $200,000 a year ($250,000 for joint filers). Based on the federal Net Investment Income Tax, the new levy would cover not just capital gains and dividends, but also interest, rental income, royalties and annuities."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/08/dc-council-will-vote-tax-hikes-that-would-punish-working-families/

This does not seem completely unreasonable to me, contrary to the contention of the op-ed.

Total spending by the DC government has gone up 30 percent in five years. Maybe they could just spend slightly less?

I'm always up for spending more efficiently, but if the government cuts programs like PreK and transit then I just have to pay more out of pocket. Some things are better done collectively.

We've had those programs since forever. That's not what we're talking about.

Then what? Paid family leave? I'm good with that too. What are you proposing to cut?

I get it if you disagree with the programs, but just saying that DC is spending more than 20 years ago is not the dunk you think it is.

Thanks for arguing in good faith!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I may have missed it if someone posted it, but it looks like it's a tax on non-wage income over a certain amount:

"a 2 percent tax on the nonwage income of D.C. residents making over $200,000 a year ($250,000 for joint filers). Based on the federal Net Investment Income Tax, the new levy would cover not just capital gains and dividends, but also interest, rental income, royalties and annuities."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/08/dc-council-will-vote-tax-hikes-that-would-punish-working-families/

This does not seem completely unreasonable to me, contrary to the contention of the op-ed.

Total spending by the DC government has gone up 30 percent in five years. Maybe they could just spend slightly less?

I'm always up for spending more efficiently, but if the government cuts programs like PreK and transit then I just have to pay more out of pocket. Some things are better done collectively.

We've had those programs since forever. That's not what we're talking about.

Then what? Paid family leave? I'm good with that too. What are you proposing to cut?

I get it if you disagree with the programs, but just saying that DC is spending more than 20 years ago is not the dunk you think it is.

Why does the city own an entire fleet of Rivians? The government says it is "aware" of owning at least 56 of them. The cheapest model starts at $73,000 each. The most expensive model starts at $124,000 each. Why is the city buying one of the most expensive pickup trucks sold in the United States? Fords cost $36,000 new.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I may have missed it if someone posted it, but it looks like it's a tax on non-wage income over a certain amount:

"a 2 percent tax on the nonwage income of D.C. residents making over $200,000 a year ($250,000 for joint filers). Based on the federal Net Investment Income Tax, the new levy would cover not just capital gains and dividends, but also interest, rental income, royalties and annuities."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/08/dc-council-will-vote-tax-hikes-that-would-punish-working-families/

This does not seem completely unreasonable to me, contrary to the contention of the op-ed.

Total spending by the DC government has gone up 30 percent in five years. Maybe they could just spend slightly less?

I'm always up for spending more efficiently, but if the government cuts programs like PreK and transit then I just have to pay more out of pocket. Some things are better done collectively.

We've had those programs since forever. That's not what we're talking about.

Then what? Paid family leave? I'm good with that too. What are you proposing to cut?

I get it if you disagree with the programs, but just saying that DC is spending more than 20 years ago is not the dunk you think it is.

DC spends $30 million a year on "violence interrupters." There is no evidence that this program accomplishes anything. It's just a way for politicians to give money away to their friends. This is the program Trayon White (which JLG calls her mentor) was indicted on for bribery.

[Anonymous]

The individuals teaching the “learn to ride a bike class” offered by DC make $250 an HOUR. I am friends with one.

It will surprise no one that this $250 an hour teacher is an activist with WABA

[Anonymous]

DC should cut out vanity programs like curbside recycling and food composting. Both programs are better handled by the private sector. Most household recycling ends up in landfills anyway. And the food composting program is a net negative environmental program that requires a fleet of pickup trucks to implement. The compost program is also a weekly rat buffet courtesy of my lazy neighbors who do not recover their buckets soon after pickup.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I may have missed it if someone posted it, but it looks like it's a tax on non-wage income over a certain amount:

"a 2 percent tax on the nonwage income of D.C. residents making over $200,000 a year ($250,000 for joint filers). Based on the federal Net Investment Income Tax, the new levy would cover not just capital gains and dividends, but also interest, rental income, royalties and annuities."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/08/dc-council-will-vote-tax-hikes-that-would-punish-working-families/

This does not seem completely unreasonable to me, contrary to the contention of the op-ed.

Total spending by the DC government has gone up 30 percent in five years. Maybe they could just spend slightly less?

I'm always up for spending more efficiently, but if the government cuts programs like PreK and transit then I just have to pay more out of pocket. Some things are better done collectively.

We've had those programs since forever. That's not what we're talking about.

Then what? Paid family leave? I'm good with that too. What are you proposing to cut?

I get it if you disagree with the programs, but just saying that DC is spending more than 20 years ago is not the dunk you think it is.

Why does the city own an entire fleet of Rivians? The government says it is "aware" of owning at least 56 of them. The cheapest model starts at $73,000 each. The most expensive model starts at $124,000 each. Why is the city buying one of the most expensive pickup trucks sold in the United States? Fords cost $36,000 new.

Because electric! Minutes after I saw this post, I watched a DC Rivian pull into the alley. It’s not even marked. It’s just a white Rivian. You can’t even figure out which agency is driving it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The individuals teaching the “learn to ride a bike class” offered by DC make $250 an HOUR. I am friends with one.

It will surprise no one that this $250 an hour teacher is an activist with WABA

Take home pay is $250 an hour? Or they get paid $250 for one hour of instruction that covers travel, setup, etc.?

I love WABA but I'd agree that should be competitively bid if we're overpaying. But context first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I may have missed it if someone posted it, but it looks like it's a tax on non-wage income over a certain amount:

"a 2 percent tax on the nonwage income of D.C. residents making over $200,000 a year ($250,000 for joint filers). Based on the federal Net Investment Income Tax, the new levy would cover not just capital gains and dividends, but also interest, rental income, royalties and annuities."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/08/dc-council-will-vote-tax-hikes-that-would-punish-working-families/

This does not seem completely unreasonable to me, contrary to the contention of the op-ed.

Total spending by the DC government has gone up 30 percent in five years. Maybe they could just spend slightly less?

I'm always up for spending more efficiently, but if the government cuts programs like PreK and transit then I just have to pay more out of pocket. Some things are better done collectively.

We've had those programs since forever. That's not what we're talking about.

Then what? Paid family leave? I'm good with that too. What are you proposing to cut?

I get it if you disagree with the programs, but just saying that DC is spending more than 20 years ago is not the dunk you think it is.

Why does the city own an entire fleet of Rivians? The government says it is "aware" of owning at least 56 of them. The cheapest model starts at $73,000 each. The most expensive model starts at $124,000 each. Why is the city buying one of the most expensive pickup trucks sold in the United States? Fords cost $36,000 new.

Good question! I hope they are approaching it from the standpoint of lifecycle cost. Although I'd happily blacklist Tesla from those considerations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I may have missed it if someone posted it, but it looks like it's a tax on non-wage income over a certain amount:

"a 2 percent tax on the nonwage income of D.C. residents making over $200,000 a year ($250,000 for joint filers). Based on the federal Net Investment Income Tax, the new levy would cover not just capital gains and dividends, but also interest, rental income, royalties and annuities."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/08/dc-council-will-vote-tax-hikes-that-would-punish-working-families/

This does not seem completely unreasonable to me, contrary to the contention of the op-ed.

Total spending by the DC government has gone up 30 percent in five years. Maybe they could just spend slightly less?

I'm always up for spending more efficiently, but if the government cuts programs like PreK and transit then I just have to pay more out of pocket. Some things are better done collectively.

We've had those programs since forever. That's not what we're talking about.

Then what? Paid family leave? I'm good with that too. What are you proposing to cut?

I get it if you disagree with the programs, but just saying that DC is spending more than 20 years ago is not the dunk you think it is.

DC spends $30 million a year on "violence interrupters." There is no evidence that this program accomplishes anything. It's just a way for politicians to give money away to their friends. This is the program Trayon White (which JLG calls her mentor) was indicted on for bribery.

Now you're getting into conjecture. It would be like arguing (in bad faith) that we've had police for so long and yet we haven't won the war on crime so it's wasteful spending that hasn't been proven to have results. And yes, police get busted for corruption/bribery as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC should cut out vanity programs like curbside recycling and food composting. Both programs are better handled by the private sector. Most household recycling ends up in landfills anyway. And the food composting program is a net negative environmental program that requires a fleet of pickup trucks to implement. The compost program is also a weekly rat buffet courtesy of my lazy neighbors who do not recover their buckets soon after pickup.

I'd prefer to see the programs implemented well (if they can be). Or if not, then let's pay per bag of trash like some places do. We need something to keep back pressure on the amount of waste we generate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The individuals teaching the “learn to ride a bike class” offered by DC make $250 an HOUR. I am friends with one.

It will surprise no one that this $250 an hour teacher is an activist with WABA

Most of WABA's annual budget comes from the DC government. If they had to live off contributions from real people, they would have closed a long time ago. The government is basically paying WABA to lobby the government.