(Sacramento, CA) – Assemblymember Phil Ting (D–San Francisco), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation, issued the following statement about Governor Jerry Brown’s State of the State Address. Ting’s statement follows.
“California is at a turning point and it’s time for big ideas. We are investing more than ever in education, leading the charge on climate change, and saving to cushion the inevitable return of tougher days. As we resume unfinished business with healthcare and infrastructure funding, we cannot ignore larger questions about revenue. We need a plan to make California stronger. Voter approved taxes are phasing out and our financial stability makes this the perfect time to pursue tax reform. A range of tax initiatives may reach the ballot this fall and elected leaders cannot sit on the sidelines. We must rise to the occasion and upgrade our tax code for the 21st Century. This will bring the state greater stability and enable us to continue investing in a more prosperous future for our citizens and our economy.”