"We are a government of the People and for the People instead of by and for the Politicians."
- Howard Jarvis, 1977

Sacramento politicians just raised taxes on all Californians while 1 in 10 is unemployed, foreclosures are at record levels, and people and jobs are leaving the state.

These new taxes will cost the average California family over $1,100 per year.

That's right, higher sales taxes, higher income taxes and a higher car tax. If you have children, you have lost much of your tax credit for dependents.

Now is the time to fight back! It is time to show Sacramento that "WE THE PEOPLE" are the government. The people we elect are not the bosses, we are!

The Governor and two-thirds of the Legislature have voted to make California taxpayers the highest taxed people in the country for the next two years.

To make matters worse, these same political elitists have placed Proposition 1A on the May 19 special election ballot, which would DOUBLE the damage to taxpayers if passed.

Here is what is important about Proposition 1A: Masked behind a phony spending limit is an extension of the massive tax increase just approved. Proposition 1A means an additional two years, for a total of 4 years of record high taxes. That's another $16 billion of your money!

Prop. 1A will raise taxes on all Californians and extend them for an additional two years, taking another $16 billion from you! The already approved tax increase will cost a typical California family $1,100 annually.

HIGHER SALES TAX! Prop. 1A will extend the sales tax hike for another two years. California taxpayers already pay the highest sales tax in the nation - this is a direct attack on all working families, especially low-income residents.

HIGHER CAR TAX! Prop. 1A will extend the DOUBLING of the car tax. This affects every California car owner.

HIGHER STATE INCOME TAX! Prop. 1A will extend an income tax increase for two extra years. Californians already pay the highest income tax rates in the nation. And now they will collect more from you.

REDUCTION OF TAX CREDIT FOR DEPENDENTS! Californians with children will see a reduction in the tax credits for dependents, costing families $200 per child. Prop. 1A will extend this attack on families for an extra two years.

The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is urging a vote of "NO" on Proposition 1A, which DOUBLES the tax increase!


DON'T BE DECEIVED by statements that this is a "SPENDING LIMIT" initiative.

Those Sacramento politicians, who made a backroom "deal" to resolve the budget process with a tax increase that will cost the typical California family over $1,100, are offering another deal they hope will fool voters.

What they are offering is a package of measures on the May 19 Special Election ballot that will confirm their tax increase budget. However, the lynchpin of their plans is Proposition 1A.

1A is being promoted as a spending limit that will compel those under the Capitol dome to behave responsibly. This spending limit is a limit in name only because it will automatically go up as taxes are increased by the Legislature.


On March 13th the LAO released a budget report containing a graph that clearly illustrates how Proposition 1A would extend California taxes.

CLICK THE GRAPH below to open a larger version.




Click here for complete analysis by the California Legislative Analyst.

SPREAD THE WORD with our printable fact sheet. This one-page summary explains in clear English exactly why Proposition 1A means HIGHER TAXES. Print out as many copies as you like and give them to your friends, family and neighbors. Keep one for yourself so you'll know what to say when people ask you how they should vote on May 19th. You'll have all the answers right in your hand! Click here to download our Prop. 1A Fact Sheet.


The following are also part of the Sacramento politicians' budget and tax package:

Prop. 1B: Provides extra funds for schools and community colleges starting in 2011 to compensate for cuts in the current budget.

Prop. 1C: Allows the state to borrow $5 billion against future state lottery sales; allows the state to change the lottery system to generate more revenue and use funds for programs other than education.

Prop. 1D: Allows the state to divert $608 million from Proposition 10 (tobacco tax for children's health care) to general-fund costs of children's health care in the fiscal year beginning July 1. The amount drops to $268 million a year from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2014.

Prop. 1E: Allows the state to divert $230 million a year from Proposition 63 (taxes the wealthy to fund mental health programs) to offset general fund costs of other mental health programs for two years beginning July 1.

WE, THE PEOPLE, ARE THE TAX REVOLT! TOGETHER WE CAN SHOW SACRAMENTO WHO'S BOSS! VOTE "NO" ON PROP. 1A.

Knowledge is power! Get informed, be informed and stay informed.

 

VOTE NO on this "save now - pay later" scheme.  The Secretary of State says, "Potential state savings of up to several billion dollars in 2009-10 and 2010-11.  Potential state costs of billions of dollars annually thereafter."  Temporary cuts to education made now will be added back to the education budget later and taxpayers will receive the bill for the "repayment."

Proposition 1-C:  LOTTERY MODERNIZATION ACT