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California’s gasoline tax hike hits boaters

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — One of Uncle Sam’s relatives came knocking on every Californian’s door on Nov. 1, informing anyone and everyone who could drive a car, ride a motorcycle, navigate a boat or otherwise operate any fuel-consuming vessel they would be paying more at the pump. Gasoline prices have certainly jumped...
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2 Responses

  1. What, “it will effect their boat usage”, “We really need to get the tax repealed” if you can’t afford 12¢ a gallon, you really shouldn’t own a boat.

  2. Boating should be for everyone especially families, which many have a hard time making ends meet. Raising tax on gas is the politicians answer for miss spending their budget. Since November 1 2017 Californians now pay 41.7 cents per gallon. The folks that say if you cant afford the 12 cents you shouldn’t have a boat need to get off the Cool-aid and smell the coffee. Eliminating lower income folks from boating or limiting their boating time with their families is terrible. There should be a petition to get rid of the Governor. This is bad leadership.

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