Additionally, the proposed measure aims to allocate state motor vehicle fuel taxes to local governments for road construction and repair by private, non-governmental entities.
Furthermore, it seeks to terminate the California bullet train project no later than June 30, 2021.
Proposed initiative will hurt California residents and its economy
In a statement, Graham Knaus, the executive director of the California State Association of Counties, “The proposed initiative that’s been approved for circulation is short-sighted and would ultimately hurt California residents.
He added, “It would raid existing funding for vital programs…and create a major hole in state general fund. Californians just overwhelmingly rejected this type of vicious attack on services.”
On the other hand, Cesar Diaz, the legislative director for the California Building and Construction Trades Council, believe that DeMaio’s proposals will “damage the state’s economy and cut jobs.” It will also “jeopardize highway reliability and safety.”
