Sacramento politicians are advancing a new Mileage Tax that would charge you for every mile you drive.
Under proposals being discussed, drivers could be charged 6–9 cents per mile. If you drive about 15,000 miles per year, that’s roughly $900–$1,350 annually in new taxes.
And that’s on top of what you already pay.
Here’s what this could mean for families in our District:
- Many residents commute long distances for work
- Families often rely on 2 or more vehicles
- Small business owners depend on trucks and service vehicles
- Our communities — including Santee, Poway, El Cajon, Lakeside, and East County neighborhoods — are not built around mass transit
In short, our district depends on cars. A per-mile tax would hit our families directly.
At a time when Californians are already facing:
- The highest gas taxes in the nation
- Rising vehicle registration fees
- Soaring insurance premiums
- Increasing utility costs
Sacramento should be lowering the cost of living — not inventing a new way to tax your commute.
That’s why I introduced ACA 14, a constitutional amendment that would require voter approval before any Mileage Tax could take effect.
If politicians believe this tax is justified, they should put it on the ballot and let you decide.
Instead, Assembly Democrats voted to kill ACA 14 — preserving their ability to pass a Mileage Tax directly through the Legislature without voter approval.
I believe you deserve transparency and a direct say on any major new statewide tax. I will continue fighting to protect drivers and taxpayers in the 75th District. I will continue fighting to block new taxes, reduce costs, and protect your paycheck, your savings, and your family budget.
If you have questions about how the Mileage Tax could affect your family, please contact my office. My team is here to listen—and fight for you.