Columnist Mark Simon repeatedly used the word “initiative” to describe state law Senate Bill 63 recently passed by the California Legislature. Since when are laws written by state lawmakers called “initiatives?” Initiatives germinate from citizens and this idea for a gigantic, regressive sales tax increase to bail out BART … certainly didn’t come from citizens. Actually the California Constitution is quite explicit on this: “Initiative and referendum [powers] may be exercised by the electors (registered voters) of each city or county.”
Funny Mr. Simon had the column space to tell us the tax would raise $1 billion for “transit systems” but no room to tell us it is a full half-cent sales tax increase sending the tax rate over 10% for the first time in San Mateo County cities Redwood City 10.38%). But important to remember here the number one concern of our local politicians is — affordability.
Thanks for your letter, CJ, but based on past history, the one concern of our local politicians is to reward union labor who pads their campaign funds. These politicians are only concerned about affordability for union workers, not the ones paying sales taxes to subsidize union workers’ ever-increasing wages, pensions, and benefits. Remember that every time these folks look to take more of your hard-earned money. Vote NO every time.
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Thanks for your letter, CJ, but based on past history, the one concern of our local politicians is to reward union labor who pads their campaign funds. These politicians are only concerned about affordability for union workers, not the ones paying sales taxes to subsidize union workers’ ever-increasing wages, pensions, and benefits. Remember that every time these folks look to take more of your hard-earned money. Vote NO every time.
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