Higher Taxes

Sales taxes went up again in Long Beach and Los Angeles, {resulting in] the top 10 for highest tax rates for large cities in the U.S. Raising taxes seems to be the preferred method of addressing overspending by government all over the state. The city council simply asks for higher taxes and the majority of voters enable it.

So much for caring about encouraging consumers to spend their money in Long Beach. The poor just have to suck it up and pay more for necessities. It amazes me.