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The Campaign Against Carbon Subsidies in Santa Barbara County

Why we oppose the proposed ½ cent sales tax:

Contribution to global climate disruption
Significant growth inducing impact
Contributes to our continuing reliance on foreign oil
High cost of automobile-based transportation for middle-income households
Adverse impact on air quality and health from increased air pollution
Increase in noise impact from increased freeway traffic
Increased influx of vehicles impacting overcrowded local streets and parking facilities
Commuter rail component is 80% unfunded
Absence of regional development impact fees for regional transportation costs