I am firmly opposed to raising taxes. Californians are already overtaxed. California has one of the highest tax burdens in the nation, and just about everything a Californian does today is subject to one tax or another.
It's unfair to accept the
notion that hitting taxpayers up for more money is the answer to our state's budget and economic problems. Politicians in Sacramento should find a better way to turn things around-not simply shift the burden of their mistakes onto the backs of taxpayers.
Source: Campaign website, JoinArnold.com
Aug 29, 2003
Fight any attempt to roll back Proposition 13
Proposition 13 has allowed millions of Californians to realize the dream of homeownership for over 25 years, and I will fight any attempt to roll back its protection. Thanks to this measure, California homeowners are not burdened with the prospect
of losing their homes someday because of a spiraling tax burden. Proposition 13 also protects Californians on fixed incomes, notably retired residents, from being priced out of their homes.
Source: Campaign website, JoinArnold.com
Aug 29, 2003
Pledges against raising taxes, except in emergencies
Schwarzenegger said he's "fiscally conservative."
"I don't believe in spending. The first thing I would do when I go into Sacramento is put a spending cap on those politicians, because they just can't help themselves, they're addicts, they should go to
an addiction place because it's ridiculous to spend money they don't have," he said.
The candidate said he would be willing to take a pledge stating that barring any state emergencies, he would not raise taxes on California residents.
Source: CNN.com
Aug 28, 2003
Rescind the car tax; believes in lower taxes
Arnold has announced that, as Governor, he will rescind Gray Davis's tripling of the car tax.
Arnold says: "I still believe in lower taxes -- and the power of the free market. I still believe in controlling government spending. If it's a bad program, let's get rid of it."
Source: Grassroots website, www.ArnoldGovernor.net, FAQ
Aug 17, 2003
