Dateline Sacramento — Board of Equalization member George Runner this afternoon issued statement in response to Gov. Brown’s May budget revise:
“The governor is right to bolster our rainy day fund since a recent report shows California isn’t ready for the next recession.
“Prioritizing education by freezing tuition rates will help ease the burden on students. Great schools and good jobs are the best way to help lift struggling Californians out of poverty.
“Yet the governor’s continued calls for higher taxes on cars and gas is downright disappointing. These tax hikes will hurt the very people we’re trying to help.
“Before our leaders ask for even more money, they need to explain why the tax dollars we already pay haven’t given us better schools and roads.
“California is collecting record revenues to the tune of $124 billion, and yet Californians continue to pay some of the highest taxes in the country.”
Mr. Grant may be contacted micah.grant@boe.ca.gov
