With just over two weeks before the so-called fiscal cliff, a stalemate in negotiations between Republicans and Democrats could mean an $11-billion reduction in the state budget over the next two years, more than 200,000 jobs lost, and an average tax increase of $2,200 for a family of four in California, according to the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office.
The Epoch Times asked Bay Area locals and visitors what their thoughts were on the possible personal impacts of falling off the fiscal cliff.
Dale Heart, 49, owner of design company, Seattle
