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POLL: Should California Raise Taxes to Balance the Budget?

Majority of voters favor Gov. Jerry Brown's tax plan, according to a new Field Poll. Do you agree?

Gov. Jerry Brown is pushing hard for voters to help balance California's budget by passing a November ballot proposition raising taxes.

Fifty-four percent of voters surveyed in a recent Field Poll supported the proposal to raise taxes on sales and high-income earners, while 38 percent opposed it.

Voters were evenly split on two other tax proposals. The first, backed by attorney Molly Munger, would temporarily raise income taxes on nearly all Californians and put most of the money towards schools. Another, supported by hedge fund manager Tom Steyer, would raise taxes on out-of-state businesses, with the money split between energy conservation and the state's general fund.

We're curious what Carmichael Patch readers think about these options. Which tax measure do you support? Or do you oppose them all? Vote in our poll, and tell us your reasons in the comments.

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Eve May 17, 2013 at 08:06 am
I, too, miss the history quiz of a mystery location. Please bring it back.
Eve May 17, 2013 at 08:07 am
I am curious as to why it is vacant and fenced off.
Racerx Gto May 15, 2013 at 10:44 pm
*gasp!!* Tacky chain link fence? There go the property values! Chain link fence aroundRead More vacant/undeveloped land is usually an indicator of some County ordinance to secure the land for public safety. I'd buy the land and for the pure entertainment factor put mock working oil pump jacks on the land. Just to see what people do. :-p
Mike Maddox May 10, 2013 at 12:57 pm
maybe we can have a fundraiser and get him back here!
Josh Staab April 20, 2013 at 01:31 pm
You guys are the best. Thanks a lot. I'm going to miss all of you! You haven't seen the last of JoshRead More Staab by a longshot!
Victor Calderon April 19, 2013 at 07:20 pm
Thanks for the kind words Josh and for doing a good job of taking over Carmichael among other PatchRead More towns. I'll always remember promoting Patch around the area and the weird looks we/you got out at the multi-chamber mixer. Best of luck in Alaska and say hi to the eskimos for me.