a href"https:cms.hoover.orgresearchcommitment-2026-central-coast-voters-face-decisions-tax-measures-amid-rising-costs" hreflang"en"Commitment 2026: Central Coast Voters Face Decisions On Tax Measures Amid Rising Costsa

Hoover Institution fellow David Henderson argued that local governments should examine their spending more closely before asking taxpayers for additional funds. He highlighted Marina’s proposed utility tax as an example of the potential impact on households.