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IT’S NO SECRET THAT CALIFORNIANS
ARE BEING OVER-TAXED...BUT, IHERE’S THE ANSWER!
Support the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
t is no secret that California has an affordability and receive zero accountability that their tax dollars crisis, and it’s only getting worse. At a time when are actually being spent where promised.
inflation and global uncertainty are threatening to drive costs even higher, increases in taxes and fees are only fueling the state’s already sky-high cost of living.
The solution? It’s simple: the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (TP+GAA) — a proposed statewide ballot measure that would give voters’ the final say on all new tax increases and
Over taxation is punishing hard-working families allow taxpayers to protect themselves from special who struggle to put food on their table or fill up a interests who fear losing control and power over the
tank of gas. And yet, politicians and special interests continue to make it harder for Californians to make ends meet. Despite a $46 billion surplus, since 2021 $334 billion in new and higher taxes have been proposed here in California (and who knows how much more in new fees have been assessed).
All the while, we continue to drive on the worst roads in the nation, our public schools are ranked among the worst in the country and a lack of affordable housing and homelessness are overwhelming our communities — leaving residents to wonder where all their tax dollars are being spent. Too often voters are deceived and lied to about higher taxes, hidden fees
taxes we pay.
WHAT SPECIFICALLY DOES TP+GAA DO?
The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act is a simple measure that gives voters the right to vote on new and higher taxes and ensures that tax dollars are spent where they were promised. Here is how:
GIVES VOTERS THE FINAL SAY ON ALL NEW AND HIGHER TAXES
● Requires all new taxes passed by the Legislature to be approved by voters.
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