The progressives who dominate Orange County politics and government are so addicted to growing government and increasing spending that Orange County’s interim manager has concluded the day of reckoning is upon us.
Orange County is headed to a future tax increase at current spending and revenue rates, interim County Manager Michael Talbert says.
Talbert presented next year’s proposed $195.6 million county operating budget last week. It pulls $8.5 million from saving to cover a shortfall and is a $7.9 million increase over this year’s $187.7 million budget.
“This trend is not sustainable, obviously,” Talbert said. “There will be tax increases in the future.”
Once again, progressive policies end up hurting the very people they claim to help.
Orange County officials could right the ship by following the recommendations of JLF’s City and County Issue Guide. This document is an excellent guide for local officials who seek to focus government on core services and respect the taxpayers who fund it.
