Measure G

Compared the county's tax push to the Boston Tea Party, saying the community is 'taxed to the point of tyranny' and criticizing 60 residents who pledged to vote for more taxes.

Called Measure G a 'train wreck of financial irresponsibility,' argued it's a general tax with no earmarks that will fund raises and pension debt, and accused two supervisors of spending their own money promoting it.

Demanded a public contingency plan if Measure G fails, accused leadership of fear-based campaigning on public safety, and said residents deserve honest answers, not 'pay more' as a governing philosophy.

Spoke in support of Measure G, citing benefits for fire stations, the sheriff's department, public health clinics, and public works, though his remarks were difficult to follow.

Invoked the 1774 Edenton Tea Party to argue that repeated tax proposals after voters said no amount to taxation without representation, and urged civility in political disagreement.

Said she opposes the new tax and criticized the county's Office of Revenue and Recovery for failing to collect her $64,000 restitution from a 2021 drunk-driving crash, calling for an audit before more taxes.

Delivered a scathing critique of county management and the sales tax measure, citing officials' personal property tax bills and past financial dealings, and urged voters to reject it.

A Live Oak official urged focus on public safety and roads over social media noise, and later voiced support for the revenue-sharing agreements and the tax measure.

Said he supports the tax measure and invited the public to a ribbon-cutting Thursday for the new Life Advancement Center emergency shelter at 916 Plumas Street in Yuba City.

Voiced support for paying taxes and the tax measure, comparing funding favorably to Sacramento-area services.

Former supervisor urged support for Measure G, saying the sales tax would fund fire, deputies, and roads, and rebutted general fund objections.

Pressed the Board on a promised public meeting with firefighters, said the 3 p.m. meeting time shuts out working constituents, and asked where things stand on tax-sharing talks with Yuba City and Live Oak regarding Measure G.

Longtime public safety advocate urged support for Measure G, recalling past levee assessment fights and the narrow 2022 loss of a similar tax, and warned some days only three deputies patrol 600 square miles.

Thanked supervisors and staff and voiced support for the tax measure, saying it funds sheriff, fire, library and conservatorship programs.

Opposed Measure G as a general sales tax with no spending guarantees, calling it a regressive 'forever tax' that would hit fixed-income households hardest.

A 12-year county employee and lifelong resident, she supported Measure G, explaining general fund dollars pay for the HR, IT, fleet, facilities, and auditor services that keep sheriff and road departments running.