Healthy skepticism of government is wise, but outright mistrust is counter-productive. If Brett Prebula's projections are accurate, a sales tax or parcel tax may be necessary down the road. However, we don't think sunsetting the LMD and solely relying on an uncertain parcel tax is prudent.
After reflecting on the late-night Tuesday, March 5, 2024 session, we all felt the push to pass a rushed sales tax that night was imprudent. Also, Bret's reaction to Jeff's reasonable request for the supporting data, paired with the consultant's canned spiel, compelled us to file a public records request at City Hall. We want to understand where Bret got his figures, they seem a bit fuzzy, and he seemed uncertain.
In our view, between our reserves and surplus funds being transferred into the general account, we have some financial breathing room and don't face an imminent crisis. So why not take a second look?
Side note: Part of our hesitation with Bret from the beginning stems from his background, and the way he handled the oversight on the Olivia project.
We've attached an interesting video of him speaking to a Progressive Democratic group in Benicia that's worth watching. There are many similarities between Tuesday night's presentation and the shared video, see below. Also, Googling his name also surfaces an intriguing article in the Benicia Independent that provides insight. See the second link below.
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https://beniciaindependent.com/tags/lionel-largaespada/
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