IETA Soundly Defeats Measure K in Victorville; Pulls Off Victory Against Measure J in Barstow; Enjoys a Landslide Win with Measure H in Perris “We are pleased that Victorville residents will be spared the additional burden of an increased sales tax, … Continued
“The Inland Empire Taxpayers Association (IETA) is also opposing the measure, with IETA president Chris Mann saying the organization believes higher taxes would hurt the financially-strapped community. “It just seems like there’s no end to state and local government … Continued
POLITIFACT CALIFORNIA By Chris Nichols on Monday, November 6th, 2017 at 5:13 p.m. California’s gasoline tax rose by 12 cents per gallon on Nov., 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) Republican George Runner predicted in April that California’s gas tax … Continued
California’s gas tax increases Wednesday, and the political fallout is likely to spill over into 2018 elections By PATRICK MCGREEVY OCT 31, 2017 | 9:50 AM | SACRAMENTO A state gas tax increase of 12 cents per gallon kicks … Continued
The Inland Empire Taxpayers Association has committed $40,000 toward defeating ballot measures in Barstow and Victorville (J & K respectively) that would raise sales taxes in those cities. Signs going up now. Literature coming soon to a mailbox near you.
“But here’s an overlooked fact: Transit now serves about the same number of riders as it did in 1907, when the urban population was barely 15 percent of what it is today. Most urban regions, such as Southern California, are … Continued
By Chris Mann / Contributed Content Posted Jun 13, 2017 at 10:49 AM Updated Jun 13, 2017 at 10:49 AM In a piece titled “The Sobering Truth About Development,” written by Angela Valles (former Victorville Councilwoman and failed candidate for Congress and County Supervisor), published in the Review on May … Continued
By Chris Mann Founder, Inland Empire Taxpayers Association June 1, 2017 California’s high desert in San Bernardino County is a great part of the Golden State. The region has consistently elected strong conservative voices to represent citizens, and the people … Continued
“General fund spending has increased by $36 billion over the last six years, and not one dime has been spent on transportation infrastructure. If legislators don’t view transportation as a critical priority, why should California drivers support even higher taxes?” … Continued
California General Fund revenue has increased by $36 billion dollars over the last six years, but not one dime has gone to road repairs. Now Governor Brown wants a $5.2 billion annual gas and car tax increase! L.A. Times Article: http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-sac-transportation-deal-taxes-fees-20170329-story.html … Continued