I have heard from hundreds of constituents this week about a bill coming to the Senate, and I wanted to flag it for you as well.
Assembly Bill 1421 would move California closer to a per-mile driving tax, meaning the state could eventually charge you based on how far you drive. Supporters of this bill say that it only studies the idea, but the reality is that it lays the groundwork for a new driving tax for every single California driver.
That’s a real problem for our community.
Nearly 85 percent of local residents drive to work, and many commute long distances every single day. In fact, families here already face some of the longest and most expensive commutes in the state. For us, driving isn’t a choice. It’s the only option we have.
A per-mile tax would hit working families and super-commuters the hardest. It would punish people simply for having to drive farther to get to work, school, or medical care. These are the very people who already pay more in gas tax!
Let me be clear: I oppose any taxes on miles driven. Anything that moves us even one inch closer to a per-mile driving tax is a non-starter for me.
But I also want to hear from you. Please take a moment to complete a brief survey and let me know what you think about this proposal.
To complete the survey visit https://lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/SurveysDirect_v2.php?district=SD23&survey=462.
Suzette Martinez Valladares, of Acton, is the California State Senator for the 23rd District, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
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9 Comments
No per mile gas tax. I hate this tax you to death state. We can’t afford any more taxes., They keep increasing the bridge tax which by itself is $200.+ for bridges our tax dollars already paid for 10000 times over.
I’m leaving the dumpster of a state ca, as soon as I can or am able!
I believe that a milage tax would bankrupt most commuters. I do not belive that they would have a reputable way to not make it a double taxation issue.
This is wrong on so many levels. It cannot be allowed. WHO can possibly WANT this except for a democrat politician
Well, apparently Suzette Valladares can (R-38th) :)
This is nothing more than a new revenue source. I agree it will hurt people who must drive long distances because they cannot afford to live closer to work. Before looking for new revenue sources our leaders should evaluate how current funds are being spent.
This is very simple to fix. Charge the owners of all electric vehicles a fee. They are the ones not paying any road tax.
No mileage tax period. Financial mismanagement of California’s budget is a serious crime that’s Grusome and his minions refuse to fix. Let the fraud investigation continue aggressively.
No! Absolutely not. As a retired person living in the rural mountains of Northern California I can’t afford it.
My hubby told me that the average family with 2 cars is4,000 extra in taxes if this nonesense passes. We are a 4 vehicle family