Tax measures / budget deficit

The taxpayers association president announced the $3.3 million water fee refund win, then argued the deficit is really $4 million not $10 million, warned against new taxes, and told the council to find spending cuts first.

Questioned the polling's 'until ended by voters' language, noted only 19% definite support, said taxpayers will run an opposition campaign, and urged the council to ask staff for $4 million in cuts first.

Echoed Heuer's points, argued the survey is message-testing before real spending reform, and cited rising PG&E and CalAm bills that households already face.