Another Quote by Gray Davis
“We believe you will not have to pay more than the current rate structure proposes - which is, for 50 percent of the public, nothing; for another 25 percent, only a 10 percent increase; and for the remaining 25 percent, a 34 percent increase.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2003 California State of the State Address, Gray Davis, 2003
The speaker outlines a tiered rate increase where half the public pays nothing, a quarter sees a modest rise, and the rest faces a larger hike.
In simple terms: Different groups face different cost changes.
Key Takeaway
Consider equity in pricing.
Themes
policy
economics
equity
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
policy
statement
When to use this quote
- utility billing
- budget planning
- public communication
- policy debate
Key Concepts
tiered pricing
public finance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does tiered pricing affect fairness?
- What alternatives could reduce the highest increase?
A Different Perspective
Higher rates may still burden low‑income households despite tiering.
