2. Southern CA Association of Governments (SCAG) RTP/SCS – Karen Spiegel voted for final report on April 7, 2016.
These sources include adjustments to existing state and federal gas tax rates. Value capture strategies, potential national freight program funds, tolls for specific facilities and private equity participation. Pg. 131
Revenue Source – State and Federal Gas Excise Tax Adjustment to Maintain Historical Purchasing Power
Description – Additional $.10 per gallon gasoline tax imposed at the state and federal levels starting in 2020 to 2024 to maintain purchasing power.
(She is supporting an additional Federal Gas Tax increase in addition to the one at the state level)
Revenue Source: Mileage Based user Fee (or equivalent fuel tax adjustment)
Description – Mileage-based user fees would be implemented to replace gas taxes – estimated at about $0.04 (in 2015 dollars) per mile starting in 2025 and indexed to maintain purchasing power.
Actions to ensure availability: (automatically increase)
3. Riverside County Transportation Commission Vote – January 26, 2018
Karen Spiegel left the room before a vote to oppose the Repeal the Gas Tax effort rather than standing up and taking a position.
4. Signed letter supporting Cap and Trade on behalf of Corona City Council.
5. Voted for $350 Ambulance fee
6. Voted for a 1% cable tv tax
7. Property Tax Bond Authorization
So what will Carl DiMaio do when he finds out the TRUTH about Karen Spiegel? Will she still be allowed to speak? Will someone have the guts to stand up to Donald Dix and his crew related to their financial interest in Spiegel? (I am sure Dix won’t shake my hand at any future events now, but at least he will have a legit excuse now)
Someone has to hold the Riverside GOP accountable for ignoring their own platform. Will you?

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