Senate Bill 3 gives the residents of California a $4 billion bond to pay back. These are paid back through increased taxes. This is another bad idea. Yes, the fact that 25% of the bond goes to help veterans makes the bill sound like it is a good idea. Who doesn’t want to support veterans? But, the heart of the bill is not dedicated to veterans. This is the problem and the misleading nature of the bill. Why not just make the bill a $1 billion bond to support veterans? That would make it easier for taxpayers and voters to swallow.
Senate bill 35 is extremely problematic. This takes away the citizens’ ability to decide what will be built in their communities. Low-incoming housing can lower the value of housing in the vicinity. This is the problem that the bill is trying to curb and smart citizens will fight to keep their property values high. This bill seems to take away the right of people to use their freedom of speech.
What Should Be Done Instead
While it is noble that the California government is attempting to solve a massive problem, the government is not going about it in a way that makes sense. The State of California should not go it alone, instead there should be a partnership between the state and businesses. This would add balance without overburdening the people of California with excessive taxes and fees. By giving businessses the opportunity to be involved in solving the problem, they can make money while helping people in the community. A partnership would be a win-win situation for the public and private organizations as well as the people of California.
