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McLovin, I am in agreement that the problem is not necessarily on the revenue side in CA. What I really don't get is the property taxes I pay here in VA and there in CA essentially go for the same stuff; roads, schools, fire, police, etc. On a per capita basis, CA is 3 to 4 times higher than VA, but I am not getting services that are 3 to 4 times better. And all the taxes are higher. Sales tax at nearly 10% in CA, just under 6% here. There is something scewed and I am not sure what.

I did vote with my feet and I have a renter who is helping me cover most of the tax nut. I am perplexed with as many residents as there are, why the per capita cost is not lower, spreadin the burden over more folks should lighten the burden. I see there may be a surplus this year in the state coffers. I doubt that translates to lower local taxes.