SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) released the following statement after a meeting with members of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and concerned residents who opposed the vote that could raise gas prices upwards of 65 cents per gallon immediately:
“Today’s decision by CARB will not only make it more expensive for families, but also disproportionately affect residents in rural communities in my district who must travel long distances for groceries, healthcare, etc. Californians shouldn’t have to forfeit taking their family out to dinner in order to afford putting gas in the car just to get to work.
“My Republican legislative colleagues and I have repeatedly called for greater accountability and transparency regarding today’s vote. As decision-makers, they need to be aware of the impact of their choices and lack of responsiveness to community needs. I deeply appreciate every one of my constituents who took the time to sign the petition to help stop this vote from happening without greater justification of why the price increases. Unfortunately, these unelected bureaucrats are out of touch, and they chose political shenanigans instead of listening to the voices of thousands.”
