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As part of the TRUE Project, HJTA has put together a do-it-yourself package to help citizens place an initiative measure on their municipal ballot. Included are tips on preparing an initiative, the petitioning process, working with local officials and much more.

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For a list of jurisdictions imposing utility user taxes, click here.  Read more >>

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BACKGROUND

Californians have been paying sales taxes since 1933 when the total tax rate was just 2.50%. Sales tax rates have been steadily increasing ever since, with combined state and local sales tax rates beginning to approach 10% in some local jurisdictions.  Read more >>

As a taxpayer, you can fight back and win against politicians and special interests who want to raise your taxes. Often the key to success is having a plan based on accurate information and knowing which techniques have brought victory to taxpayers in other communities. The following Taxpayer Action Tools can get you started in the right direction.  Read more >>

From the California Elections Code

SECTIONS 9500-9509

9500. Whenever a school measure qualifies for a place on the ballot, the county elections official shall transmit a copy of the measure to the county counsel or to the district attorney in any county that has no county counsel.  Read more >>