Nearly $1 billion in side deals by Gov. Brown and Democratic leaders cemented the legislative vote to raise the gas tax

[rangerrebew]

 Nearly $1 billion in side deals by Gov. Brown and Democratic leaders cemented the legislative vote to raise the gas tax


In one of the biggest legislative victories of his storied political career, Gov. Jerry Brown pushed through an ambitious plan last week that will increase gas taxes and vehicle fees to raise $52 billion over the next decade for the repair of California’s system of crumbling roads, highways and bridges.

But the win didn’t come cheaply — Brown and legislative dealers promised nearly $1 billion for the pet projects of lawmakers who had been sitting on the fence before they were persuaded to vote for the bill.

http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-sac-jerry-brown-gas-tax-side-deals-20170409-story.html

[SZonian]

And we're supposed to be surprised by this?   

[truth_seeker]

Gray Davis was recalled in part over tax increases. (Arnold won the election to replace him)

I am watching for similar efforts, to cancel the increases, and jettison Brown.

Sadly my home state is rushing to the left at such a rapid pace, I doubt success.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_gubernatorial_recall_election

[SZonian]

Gray Davis was recalled in part over tax increases. (Arnold won the election to replace him)

I am watching for similar efforts, to cancel the increases, and jettison Brown.

Sadly my home state is rushing to the left at such a rapid pace, I doubt success.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_gubernatorial_recall_election

http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-activists-planning-recall-campaign-1492019232-htmlstory.html

CA voters wanted the dims in the majority..."it's easier to get things done"...well, "things" got done, now we all get to live with the added pain of this theft by the liars, whores and thieves in Sacramento.