A recent investigation has uncovered that a political operation linked to former New York City Council member Eric Blakeman allegedly mailed fraudulent tax notices to thousands of voters across the city. The letters, which claimed recipients owed a “pied‑à‑terre” tax—a non‑existent levy on secondary residences—were designed to look official and to intimidate or confuse recipients ahead of upcoming elections. Election officials and consumer‑protection agencies are now probing the scheme, warning that such deceptive tactics could undermine public trust and potentially violate state election‑law statutes. The controversy adds fresh pressure on Blakeman’s campaign as it navigates mounting scrutiny and calls for accountability in the city’s political arena.
Blakeman campaign accused of sending fake pied-à-terre tax letters to New York voters NBC New York
