As we mentioned previously, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has filed a lawsuit asking a judge for relief because the state legislature and the governor are in the midst of a deceptive effort to cause Californian’s to consider whether to support or oppose Proposition 1A without having all of the information about the measure readily available to them — there is no mention in the title or summary of this measure that mentions that the passage of it would extend a boatload of taxes for years! Below we have linked the legal documents filed with court for those who would like to read them.
This "keep all of the facts from the voters" campaign extends beyond the omitting of information in the official voter guide pamphlet (though that omission is the most egregious) — it seems that proponents of Proposition 1A literally don’t want to even mention the taxes. Of course, what they should be doing is making the case that they feel the spending cap in 1A is strong enough to justify extending tens of billions in taxes on Californians.
Another example of this "don’t fully disclose and discuss the pros and cons of 1A" effort actually appears in the FlashReport today. FR friend Bill Jones, the former Secretary of State for California, has penned a column laying out in some detail why he supports 1A, talking all about the spending cap. In his entire column, however, he fails to mention the tax extensions, which then causes me as a reader to doubt the credibility of what he says. If Jones and others in support of 1A aren’t willing to be up front about the choice before voters with 1A, it will undermine their credibility in advocating its passage.
**There is more – click the link**
March 4th, 2009 at 12:00 am
The spending cap has already sprung a leak. The Governor declared a water crisis. If the reserve fund were in place it could be drained to replace general funding spending on water. The cap is better than nothing but to think it is worth 40+ billion in tax increases is goofy.
March 4th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Jon can you please post how many of our so called “conservative leaders” up in Sacramento voted to put 1A on the ballot.
March 4th, 2009 at 12:00 am
I have the list now. Only Chuck DeVore, Curt Hagman, and Joel Anderson voted against putting Prop 1A on the ballot. The other 26 Assembly Republicans voted for two extra years of higher taxes. Thanks guys.