Californians will have a long ballot to wade through this November. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to review all of the tax-related propositions on the ballot, beginning with Proposition 1A.
This is one of five propositions that Governor Schwarzenegger has placed (with the consent of the Legislature) on the ballot. Proposition 1A would require sales tax revenues collected from motor fuel taxes to be used only on transportation improvements. The measure is supported by the Automobile Club, the Highway Patrol, the state police association, the California Chamber of Commerce, and most legislators.
As Bill Leonard, a member of the Board of Equalization, said, “Proposition 1A will let us get started on the backlog of transportation projects, and it will finally put into practice the will of the voters: the taxes we pay at the pump should go to help improve and expand the roads on which we drive.” If you’re a Californian, consider this when you make your choice in November.