Thom Bogue announced his opposition to a sales tax increase bill which makes it easier to raise taxes in Solano County.
Solano County, CA – Dixon Councilman Thom Bogue, candidate for State Senate in District 3, announced his opposition to AB 3259 by Assemblywoman Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City) making it easier to raise taxes only in Solano County.
According to the press release about the bill from her office, it “authorizes an increase in the sales tax limit, providing an avenue for residents to decide on potential funding for crucial infrastructure and public services.”
“I have informed Ms. Wilson that I will not support her bill and that it’s unnecessary for Solano County residents, as we’re taxed too much, already,” Bogue stated. “We don’t have a revenue problem in Solano County or Sacramento, we have a spending problem.”
In his message to the assemblywoman, the candidate wrote, “I strongly oppose AB3259 in removing limitations to sales tax increases. The potential impacts to the everyday citizen and to our economy in pushing prices further up is not what we need. This is not a government revenue issue, it is a spending issue, and our State needs to quit impoverishing people further. The only question I and many others have, is are our legislators purposely trying to destroy our State? Certainly looks like it.”
The sales tax rate in Solano County is 6.25% (including the state and county taxes). The total local sales tax rate in Solano County is 7.375%. The average cumulative sales tax rate in the county is 8.34%. That includes state, county, city, and special district taxes.
“With the economy hurting, inflation continuing to increase the cost of living, we can’t ask our residents and businesses to pay more to the government,” Bogue continued.
Placing first in the primary election in March, Bogue is running for the open State Senate seat in District 3 which includes Solano, Yolo, Napa counties and portions of Sonoma, Sacramento and Contra Costa counties. The election is Nov. 5. For more information about his campaign visit www.thombogue4statesenate.com.
Editors Note:
- March 18 – Bill Would Allow Cities to Increase Sales Tax Beyond California Cap: The bill was introduced by Assemblymember Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City) which would allow cities to increase its sales tax beyond the state cap—if their citizens approve. The statewide tax rate is 7.25%. In most areas of California, local jurisdictions have added district taxes that increase the tax owed by a seller. However, with other tax measures, a city can reach a tax rate level of no more than 10.25%.
