California state government must live within it's means just the same as California taxpayers. No more deficits nor reliance on heavy borrowing.
GOVERNMENT SPENDING
- Although California's constitution requires a balanced budget, the state perpetually runs a deficit. Californian's bubble burst in 2007, yet Sacramento's legislators appear to believe they are still on a hot air balloon ride. I will insist state government make deep enough cuts to eliminate current and future deficits. Budget cuts hurt. No one disputes that. However, they are necessary to balance the budget and not fall into the same crisis that Greece did.
- Gaps shouldn't be closed by borrowing, so I will also insist government wean itself from debt and become fiscally responsible. Many Californians have cut up their credit cards and paid off debt; Sacramento must do the same. If elected, I will work to restore California to prosperity by ensuring future generations are not forced to pay off debt run up by Sacramento's unsound reliance on excessive borrowing.
- I propose a universal cut to all government agencies/programs. No preference, no special treatment. A fair, equal percentage cut. No one gets a lesser cut, no one gets a bigger cut. This is the only way to ensure a balanced budget and no preferential treatment.
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