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Wednesday, 03 September 2008
Republicans want to raise your sales tax.‏
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                             Good morning.  I am totally amazed by today’s BEE story that tells us the Stanislaus County Republican Central Committee has endorsed Measure S, which is a one-half percent INCREASE on the current 7.375% sales tax. 

 

                             Since when do republicans endorse tax increases?  What an astounding turn of events.  If the republicans are not interested in SMALLER government, REDUCTION of waste and misuse of public monies, CESSATION of wasteful programs, who willWell, maybe the only remaining responsible organization left in our county is the Stanislaus Taxpayers Association (STA). 

 

                             Let us understand that in addition to the proposed road tax, Mayor Ridenour and Chief Wasden are proposing an additional half-cent increase in the sales tax to “provide for more public safety”.  Moreover, Governor Arnie wants another whole cent increase in the sales tax.  If all 3 pass, your sales tax will increase to 9.375%, which I believe would be the highest sales tax in America. 

 

                             California already has the highest total tax rate in America.  Californians pay, per capita, more tax than any other Americans.  Let me quote you a sentence written by Mayor Ridneour that appears on Page ii of the Modesto city budget, “Bluntly, we have a spending problem.”  Yes, we spend more than we take in.  Last year, the Mayor and council spent $10 MILLION more than they brought in.  And, now, they want even more. 

 

                             I believe that the republican leadership is encouraging this grossly irresponsible behavior.  They had no need to officially endorse.  They could have taken a responsible position of “no position”. 

 

                             The leadership of the Stanislaus Taxpayers Association is now considering taking a position on this “road tax”.  If you want to provide us your input, please message me.  If you want to support the STA, just send me an e-mail.  If you want us to oppose this road tax, please tell us you will send us at least $25 to help pay for that effort.  AND, please, send this message to all your friends. 

         

                             Thank you very much, Dave

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