Los Angeles is a union town. No not in the sense that years ago before foreign competition Detroit and Pittsburgh were "union towns" because …
California Commentary
Diverse Coalition Seeks to End Abusive Seizure of Private Property
Last week a coalition led by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association announced that more than one million signatures have been collected to qualify …
Providing Hope in a Tax-Happy State
People ask why we bother to fight government waste and the misuse of taxpayer dollars. It seems that the triple threat of out-of-control government …
The Howard Jarvis Tax Fighter Award
Even if the Thanksgiving Day holiday has become most closely associated with a festive meal many Americans value the opportunity to express gratitude …
Hold Lawmakers Accountable
At the end of each summer the Legislature adjourns so lawmakers can return home and tell their constituents what a good job they are doing. Some take …
Don’t Get Burned Twice
Those who have suffered loss in the fires that have ravaged Southern California could along with other California citizens across the state get burned …
League of Cities Proposal: Split Roll for Property Rights
Two property rights initiatives are currently in the signature gathering process and are likely to appear on the June '08 ballot. The first is the …
Something Scary Coming To Your Home
It's that scary time of year. No not the little goblins trick-or-treating at your front door. What is frightening is the property tax bill in your …
L.A. Overcharging for Water
Koko the gorilla a resident of the Los Angeles Zoo had become quite adept at picking the pockets of the zoo keeper. One day Koko used the zoo keeper's …
Property Owners Deserve Better
For decades California local elected officials have enjoyed a delicious privilege. Under existing California law they can use eminent domain to seize …