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Good afternoon.
Please reconsider an increase in the gas tax in California.  The
additional tax rests on the argument that it disproportionately
affects low- and middle-income residents who rely heavily on
personal vehicles. California already has some of the highest gas
prices in the nation, and a higher gas tax would place an
additional burden on individuals struggling with the high cost of
living. Small businesses, which often rely on transportation, would
also face increased operating costs, potentially leading to higher
consumer prices and reduced economic growth. Although some may
argue that the revenue would improve infrastructure, but there are
alternative funding options, such as redirecting budget surpluses
or reassessing spending priorities, which wouldn't directly harm
working families. Rather than making life in California even more
expensive, the state should explore fairer, less regressive
solutions to infrastructure funding that consider the financial
strain on everyday Californians.