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The San Francisco Chronicle: A Sales Tax Hike Isn’t the Way to Save bay Area’s Public Transportation; Here’s what should be Done

August 15, 2025—Public Advocates’ Senior Policy Advocate for Transportation Justice Laurel Paget-Seekins, co-authored an op-ed with SEIU 1021’s John Arantes and 350 Bay Area Executive Director Laura Neish proposing a new, fairer, long term funding solution that would support Bay Area Transit without adding to the burdens of everyday drivers, riders and neighbors.

Check out the op-ed to learn more about the new, fairer proposal that supports our public transportation while creating a long term funding solution.

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