 Impellitteri is credited with trying to rein in the budget, raising the bus and subway fare to fifteen cents, establishing parking meters on city streets for enhanced revenue and increasing the sales tax.He aspired to be a new light in city politics, but his administration met with some resistance from the established order.At the time Robert Moses wielded significant influence; according to Robert Caro (in his Moses biography "The Power Broker"), Moses provided Impellitteri regular advice and guidance behind the scenes, and Impellitteri deferred to Moses.