Campbell advocates for 18-cent temporary gas tax hike

SacBee: Capitol Alert ^ | 12/23/8 | Shane Goldmacher

[Carry_Okie]

Has there ever been a temporary tax?

The sales tax surcharge to build Hwy 85 was temporary, and IMHO well worth it, although I could have done without light rail quite nicely.

[wolf78]

No No NO No No, IDIOT.

Actually, a gas tax can be a good thing, as you tax something that is mostly imported (i.e. oil). You strengthen national security by a.) reducing the dependence on foreign oil and b.) having a more competitive auto industry in the long term (many popular cars in the US are way behind the times with regard to engine technology). The crux of the matter is: You need to offset this completely (or more) by lowering other taxes (e.g. (corporate) income taxes, VAT etc.), thus rewarding American ingenuity and industry.

[SierraWasp]

Why should everybody be punished just because Demicrat politicians have an unquenchable thirst for revenue streams? And WHY do ridiculous Repellicans keep enabling their diversions from these abundant and bountiful streams in CA???

WHY?

(What a revolting development!!!)

[Welcome2thejungle]

Good thing he’s no longer in office.

[dbz77]

If you were to put on a gasoline tax of about 18 cents, so we'd still be well under two dollars a gallon," Campbell said.

If you were to put on a gasoline tax of about 18 cents, you will lose the election.