2020 was supposed to be the year – the year when Proposition 13’s enemies finally inflicted a near fatal wound on the iconic property tax reduction …
California Commentary
Threats to taxpayers on the state ballot
By now, nearly half of all Californians have already voted in the general election. But that means millions have not and many of them may still be …
Stop the misuse of public funds on campaigns
In August, the Fair Political Practices Commission imposed one of the largest fines in its history against Los Angeles County for using taxpayer funds …
Prop. 15 backers try to mislead homeowners
It’s a sign of desperation. When anyone in politics starts making wild claims less than a month before an election, you know something is amiss. So …
Alex Padilla’s $35 million convoluted contract invites lawsuit
Examples of how California’s one-party rule has us sliding ever closer to third world status become more frequent with every passing week. From a …
The special interests behind Proposition 15
Voter interest in the 12 measures appearing on the November ballot is growing as election day gets closer. This is particularly true with Proposition …
Explaining the confusing Proposition 19 to Californians
It’s no secret that ballot initiatives can be confusing, but Proposition 19 takes obfuscation to a whole new level. Voters can’t be blamed if they …
Proposition 15 will hurt homeowners, too
Of the many propositions that voters must decide this November, one of the most contentious is Proposition 15, also known as the split roll …
California Supreme Court puts taxpayers at big risk
On Wednesday of last week, the California Supreme Court declined to hear a case involving the validity of a local special tax initiative that failed …
Dumpster fires and profanity in state Capitol
The California Legislature either didn’t read or ignored my column from last week on the toxic effects of one-party rule because, shortly thereafter, …