Runner Responds to Governor’s Budget
SACRAMENTO – George Runner today issued the following statement in response to Governor Jerry Brown’s 2014-15 Budget Proposal:
“A
budget that demonstrates fiscal restraint is essential for California
to stay on track. The Governor’s high speed rail funding plan shows at
least some of his funding priorities are off
track.
“Increased
revenues are primarily the result of temporary tax increases that will
soon expire. California cannot solve its long-term budget problems by
relying on temporary solutions that undermine
job creation and economic growth.
“A
comprehensive plan must prepare for the ending of the temporary tax
increases Californians imposed on themselves to get out of the fiscal
hole of overspending and recession.
“It
is vital to set aside reserves for future shortfalls, or the
Legislature may push to make temporary tax increases permanent. A strong
rainy day fund is an important part of ensuring our
state’s fiscal stability.
“California’s
budget challenges will only be truly solved when a strong and healthy
private sector is able to create jobs and opportunity for more
Californians.”
Elected
in November 2010, George Runner represents more than nine million
Californians as a member of the State Board of Equalization. For more
information, visit
www.boe.ca.gov/Runner.
