Here we go, again. How many voters will give today a pass? Projections are for a less than 50% voter turnout. How sad. Politicians and government bureaucrats have figured it out: on the off year elections, put on the bond measures, the local tax increases, the parcel tax requests and all manner of slippery deals for "civic improvements. The only saving feature is that tax increases need a 66% passing point, but only 66% of the voters who turnout!
The laundry list of parcel taxes continues to grow; but even that number is not enough for Sacramento. The new fees are testimony to the new method of raising funds for legislators to play with. the Fire Prevention "Fee" is the classic example. passed 2 years ago, it now hammers all property owners outside of incorporated areas, annually. Ahhh, politicians.
Some states have gubernatorial elections today, Virginia and new jersey two of the higher profiled races will be voted on.
Well, get out and vote. The weather is no excuse: it's beautiful!
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