Transit Pledge Broken, Right on Schedule
The politicians who run the Orange County Transit District just set a new speed record. Unfortunately, this accomplishment had nothing to do with movement of vehicles or passengers; it was recorded in the book of “Time Between Campaign Promises Made and Broken.”
Last November, millions were spent by developers on a campaign in favor of Measure M. Most every piece of Yes on M literature contained the statement that, if the half-cent sales tax were passed, it “would stabilize fares for senior citizens and the handicapped.”
On April 1, the tax collection commenced, and on April 22 (“Bring an Extra Dime to Bus Stop July 1; Fares Will Increase to $1,” April 23), the transit district destabilized rates by raising fares for senior citizens and handicapped! A cynical and disgraceful breach of trust--even by Orange County political standards.
Lest any of us who didn’t make the first cut think that there may not be more in store, remember the record for most campaign promises broken is still up for grabs.
THOMAS C. ROGERS, Chairman, Citizens Against Unfair Taxation
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