Mara Elliott addresses mileage tax debate in San Diego election

During an interview, Mara Elliott, a Democratic nominee, addressed claims made by her opponent regarding a mileage tax. Elliott stated that the requirement to implement vehicles miles traveled was mandated by state law (SB 743) and was required for all California cities by July 1, 2020. She noted that San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulkner Faulconer hired a consultant to fulfill this requirement, and asserted that the City Attorney does not create tax plans.

The debate centers on the necessity of the mileage tax, which Elliott argued could penalize low-income workers who commute to San Diego. The implementation of vehicles miles traveled requirements affects local transportation policy and costs within the city.