Keystone Research Center: Fair Taxation Can Help Achieve a More Just Pittsburgh
ITEP Work in ActionOver the past several years, federal funding via the American Rescue Plan (ARP) has temporarily boosted City of Pittsburgh revenues and allowed increased investment in affordable housing, workforce training, healthy and accessible food programs, public safety, and public transportation. ARP funds, however, will expire in 2024, leaving a $30.6 million shortfall in the city budget. This raises an important question: how can Pittsburgh sustain and increase critical investments once ARP funds expire? This brief offers a simple solution: by increasing city tax revenues from individuals with the means and ability to contribute more.