That’s an increase of 62%. Not quite double but not nearly as low as your numbers indicate. Over that period, property tax revenue doubled and to hear the counties talk, the state takes the majority of the property tax revenue for themselves.
Did the population of CA increase by 62% in 7 years? 30%?
CA state spending is OUT OF CONTROL.
You want to know where to cut spending? Eliminate the generous pensions and paid healthcare. Do you know anyone in the private sector that gets to retire with a full pension and health benefits after 25 years on the job? Do you know anyone in the private sector that gets GUARANTEED investment returns on their retirement investments?