Biting the bullet - California
Now that is going to hurt -- from the
LA Times:
California lawmakers to lose their state cars
A state panel Thursday stripped California lawmakers of one of their most valued perks -- a state-purchased car, with gas and maintenance provided at taxpayer expense.
The California Citizens Compensation Commission voted instead to give each legislator a $300 monthly transportation allowance, estimating the action will save the state more than $2.3 million over the first five years.
The state's budget shortfall is $15 Billion so this represents a 0.015334% chunk. An obvious way to look at it is if you had $100, this cut would take a penny and a half away from you.
Posted by DaveH at April 14, 2011 3:25 PM