California mayors revolt over Newsom bullet train plan they warn could ‘raid’ local tax bases
California mayors are opposing Governor Gavin Newsom's high-speed rail project due to concerns over potential local tax fund redirection. The project, initially approved in 2008 for $33 billion, is now projected to cost $126 billion. Mayors argue that the plan undermines local governments and public services, urging the state to seek alternative funding sources.
- ▪Ten California mayors have expressed their opposition to a proposal that would use local tax funds for the high-speed rail project.
- ▪The project has faced nearly two decades of delays and is now estimated to cost $126 billion.
- ▪The mayors are advocating for the state to pursue voter-approved bonds instead of diverting local tax revenues.
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Gavin Newsom California mayors revolt over Newsom bullet train plan they warn could ‘raid’ local tax bases The project was approved in 2008 with a $33B price tag before ballooning to an expected $126B in costs this year By Ashley J. DiMella Fox News Published May 24, 2026 9:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Hilton Slams California’s High-Speed Rail Debacle: ‘Just Amazing They’re Still Pretending This Thing Will Be Real’ Steve Hilton joins Jimmy Failla on Fox Across America to shed light on just how much of a financial disaster California's high-speed rail project has been for the Golden State.
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