If you are interested in forming a Political Action Committee, please follow the link listed below to the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) website for information on related regulations and legal requirements. You may also contact the FPPC directly by calling 1-866-ASK-FPPC.

Click here to visit the website.  Read more >>

Local Taxpayer Group
With California taxes at record highs and unjust tax proposals on the ballot, it's time for public action. You can act at the local level by forming a Local Taxpayer Group. Click below to see a handbook explaining in detail how to plan, organize and operate your own Local Taxpayer Group to most effectively challenge unjust legislation. You can fight City Hall and WIN!

Click here to view the Local Taxpayer Group Handbook.  Read more >>

To gather information on government activities, it can be helpful to make an official request for information using the California Public Records Act.

Below is a standard letter that can be adapted for your specific needs.  Read more >>

Warning to California Taxpayers

In the last few weeks, we have been informed of numerous instances of taxpayer funds being used for political purposes. In most cases, local school district resources are being used to support local bond measures.

OUTRIGHT ADVOCACY OF THIS NATURE IS ILLEGAL AND YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO DEMAND THAT SUCH ACTIVITY STOP!  Read more >>

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BACKGROUND

With limited exceptions, Proposition 13 prohibited local governments from increasing property tax rates in excess of 1% of the "full cash value" of a parcel. As a result, local governments cannot increase property tax rates to pay for operating expenses such as the salaries of personnel.  Read more >>