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ColdJay64 t1_itq2xq4 wrote

Reply to comment by PhillyAccount in Controller Rebecca Rhynhart to resign today and launch run for mayor by jberk988

This makes me unsure who to vote for, because Domb is my top choice but Rhynhart would be my second.

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rcher87 t1_itq49aj wrote

And this is why we need rank choice voting!!!!

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eponymous_bosch t1_itqbt95 wrote

Domb didn’t recuse himself from voting on the tax abatements even though he benefits from them personally. I don’t love that lack of impartiality.

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lordredsnake t1_itr0h08 wrote

Imagine him as Mayor with veto power over a bill that affects large commercial landlords. He might have good ideas or be an ethical person, but there is no untangling the massive conflict of interest someone with his business dealings has while being Mayor.

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Trafficsigntruther t1_itrqrmj wrote

He voted against the reduction in the commercial property tax abatement. Yet reducing the abatement increases the value of his existing holdings that are grandfathered under the 100% abatement.

I’m not sure how you can get more impartial?

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eponymous_bosch t1_itrv633 wrote

He’s not done building. The value of continuing the abatement is much more readily realized than the marginal increase of property value of his existing portfolio

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Trafficsigntruther t1_its5sxh wrote

For his future buildings, he’s on a level playing field with all the other new buildings, it doesn’t matter.

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eponymous_bosch t1_its7nsx wrote

He is on a level-ish playing field with other builders/developers, but I think thats beside the point. He’s directly benefiting from a continuing tax abatement, which he voted to do.

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Aromat_Junkie t1_itqar0h wrote

Domb was my top choice, given Rebecca remained in her position. they'd be a powerhouse together. Imagine Rebecca in her role and Domb as mayor.

but given this, I'd have to say Rebecca.

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