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Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, R-Rocklin, issued the following statement in reaction to the release of Gov. Jerry Brown’s revised budget, which includes an astounding $16 billion deficit:
“I am disappointed that the governor has chosen to ignore common-sense budget solutions by calling upon hardworking taxpayers to bailout Sacramento for its years of irresponsible spending. Higher taxes will do nothing to stop the recurring roller coaster ride of fiscal irresponsibility.
I firmly disagree with the governor’s proposal to increase the sales and income tax. California’s taxpayers and small business owners simply cannot afford more taxes and deserve better.
Last year’s accounting gimmicks and dreamt up promised money are catching up with the Governor and legislative majority and rather than cutting back bloated government, the reckless spending continues and once again they revert to their scare tactics of education and public safety cuts. It’s time our state and legislative leaders put essential services first and make the difficult, but necessary decisions we need to bring spending in line with revenues and live within our means.
I look forward to working with my colleagues and the governor to find real structural budget reform that protects our vital services like public safety and education and does not include additional taxes.”
Assemblywoman Beth Gaines represents the 4th Assembly District, which includes portions of Placer, El Dorado, Sacramento and Alpine counties.
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Dink LaneJune 22, 2012 - 12:28 pm
OK, Mrs. Gaines, What's YOUR plan???? Cutting what??? I just read the Senate Republican Caucus's statement on the Budget and it was "don't like" and "can't do," but not one single word on WHAT I WOULD DO.......... It's easy to sit in and chair, arms crossed and shake your head saying "No!"...... It's harder to be a LEADER and lead.
James E.June 22, 2012 - 1:03 pm
Has Ms. Gaines signed Grover's pledge?
PWJune 22, 2012 - 5:01 pm
Whoa, guys---I get the impression you're not in favor of Mrs. Gains--you know, just sayin. Can't figure out if it's because she is a Republician, a newbe or a women. Maybe if she was a progressive (no longer refer to liberal), a Democrat or a man you would like her better. Oh, that's right, that's exactly the reason. Silly me
ObivousJune 23, 2012 - 5:00 am
Gains is Gains
Dink LaneJune 23, 2012 - 10:57 am
Democrat OR Republican.... The country should come first..... Sitting in an office and having a RECORD of "No" votes...... Not responding to the public...... is leaching on the TAXPAYER.... Republican OR Democrat..... Man OR Woman.... Short OR Tall.... Skinny OR Fat...... Bad work is bad work...
James E.June 23, 2012 - 11:30 am
And yet she will be reelected and reelected and reelected in the Republic of El Dorado County. At the public trough she decries, yet will continue to enjoy into infinity. Speaks volumes.
taxpayerJune 24, 2012 - 1:30 am
Let me guess Dink, Your going to roll over and piss on yourself and vote for the Governor's tax Initiative in November. Great, send a message that it is business as usual. The Democrats laugh at us. Let's see, we pass a law that it takes 2/3 vote in the house to raise taxes. Ok,the Democrats will just call it a FEE, as in the SRA Fire fee, and shove it up our collective butts. It is NOT business as usual. Only fools will support the Tax Initiative in November. PS. I AM A DEMOCRAT. Enough is ENOUGH.
James E.June 24, 2012 - 11:03 am
I only ask whether Ms. Gaines has signed Grover's pledge because if she has her paycheck should go to Grover, as he is our Representative in the 4th District.