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Los Angeles County, CA | June 3, 2008 Election |
State BudgetBy Gabriella HoltCandidate for Member of the State Assembly; District 54; Republican Party | |
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Balancing the books without debtIn the face of a multi-billion dollar deficit state legislators have the opportunity to make our state more competitive for jobs and meet priority spending needs of residents. Our state government has a responsibility to the taxpayers to spend their money wisely. California currently taxes its citizens more than almost every other state, and the waste in state government is rampant. California's budget has grown by nearly 50% over the past six years. Nearly 6% of our state budget is spent on servicing debt. Our government treasury has nearly depleted its reserves. The budget process in Sacramento is inadequate to meet the needs of Californians who are dependent upon public services and to taxpayers who pay for these services. Expenditures continue to rise above revenues and legislators continue to fail to exercise fiscal responsibility with respect to spending priorities. In order to balance our budget, below are some fundamental reforms that are necessary that I will support and champion as your elected representative to the State Assembly:
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