Craig’s Newspaper Articles
Mr. Huey frequently contributes his thoughts and ideas to the press. Below are some of his recent articles. Your thoughts on the articles below are welcome. Email Craig at craig@electionforum.com.
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Did you notice the wait for Tax Freedom Day?
Published: May 08, 2006
Nearly a third of your salary will go to government spending instead of your own pocket.
April 30 was California’s Tax Freedom Day. It’s the day the average Californian stops handing over his earnings to the federal, state and local governments and starts collecting his hard-earned…
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Who benefits from city council activism?
Published: Oct. 29, 2005
South Bay cities and individual city council members often make political statements and endorsements, and yet few of their constituents are even aware of their actions.
The questions citizens must ask are: Is this really good for the city? Is it in the interest of the taxpayers of…
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111 days of work pay your taxes
Published: Apr. 22, 2006
For the first 70 days of the year, average Californians work for the federal government, not themselves. Then, add another 41 days for state and local governments. That’s right, you have worked 111 days of the year to pay federal, state and local taxes.
You forfeit more of your paycheck for taxes than for housing, medical…
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