Despite already being one of the highest taxed states in the country, many politicians in Sacramento are calling on middle class and working families to pay even more. I led the fight against a massive new gas tax that is going to cost families and those working to get by. Even as California’s record-high budget remains in a surplus, politicians insist on passing the largest gas tax increase in California history, considering a new tax on real estate transactions, and even an assault on Proposition 13.

Instead of asking you to pay more every year to the government, we need to first focus on funding core services like public safety, education and infrastructure. By setting priorities for the services most important to our community, we can fully fund the state government while saying NO to new taxes.