https://calwatchdog.com/2011/06/29/democrats-pass-hinky-budget/ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:37:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://calwatchdog.com/2011/06/29/democrats-pass-hinky-budget/#comment-5487 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:37:15 +0000 http://www.calwatchdog.com/?p=19436#comment-5487 From what I understand the fire “tax” aimed at rural homeowners starts at $50 but could go up to as high as $150 per parcel. It’s a fee that can not be raised under Prop 26 voted in last November and therefore will most likely end up in court. It’s unclear whether this fee/tax was intended to go directly to CalFire/CDF or into the General Fund. The budget is all smoke and mirrors.

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