In the article, it’s says 1) they will direct the subsidies away from privately owned stores to spend on the city grocers, and 2) the city will pay rent and taxes on the store.
I don’t know how well it will work, or if some chain tries to mess with their price, like you mentioned, but I’m excited to see it in action and see what happens.
No matter what, I appreciate that he is actually trying something to combat a problem.
In the article, it’s says 1) they will direct the subsidies away from privately owned stores to spend on the city grocers, and 2) the city will pay rent and taxes on the store.
I don’t know how well it will work, or if some chain tries to mess with their price, like you mentioned, but I’m excited to see it in action and see what happens.
No matter what, I appreciate that he is actually trying something to combat a problem.
The easier way would be to make a law that mimics Robinson-Patman and actually enforce it within the confines of NYC.
But hey, I’m willing to see what happens.