This past Friday, I attended the Albondigas Political Society of South County luncheon. I found it to be a great way to connect with others and stay engaged in important issues facing our neighborhoods.
"Lunch and political talk with your friends. Every 3rd Friday of the month. No agendas - just delicious Albondigas soup and good times with a bipartisan and multipartisan crowd. Stay home if you can't get along with someone who doesn't believe what you do!"
The speaker was Port Chairman Scott Peters who also recently announced his bid for a congressional seat. He shared information on the Bay Front:
- The Port is still working to remove the power plant.
- The Port is now looking to find ways to support the Chula Vista Nature Center as a regional asset.
- The Coastal Commission will be considering development plans for the Bay Front.
But my ears got to twitching when Michael Meachum, Director of Economic Development for the City of Chula Vista, told all the attendees to “be sure and buy gas in Chula Vista!”
Huh? Come again?
Well after inquiring further, I learned that the lowest generator of tax revenue in the City was from gas taxes. Why does this matter?
- The City needs more revenue like a headache needs tylenol, and
- because we should be collecting significantly more gas tax revenue in a City where 88.3% of workers commute or carpool by car, truck or van. If everyone waited to fill up their tanks in Chula Vista, imagine the increase in revenue!
In year after year of budget cuts, this increased revenue could help the City maintain community services, public safety and public work improvements.
I, for one, will think twice before buying gas closer to my work.
I will pay more attention to the E on my tank so that I can be sure to have enough gas to get me back to Chula Vista - where I will be buying gas.
I will accept Mr. Meachum’s call-to-action. Will you?
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