Category Archives: Prop. 13

Once again, California Prop. 13 is ‘on the table’

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Editor

By Jon Coupal | In the contest to see who will be California’s next governor, political pollsters haven’t given Republican John Cox much of a chance of prevailing over former San Francisco mayor and current Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom. After … Continue reading →

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The real story behind Sacramento’s push for tax hikes: pension red ink

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Editor

Editorial, San Diego Union-Tribune | Two bold proposals to increase both taxes and what can be taxed illustrate how California’s elected leaders are failing to be honest with voters about the nature of the budget problems facing the state. The … Continue reading →

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By all means, let’s educate the voters about Proposition 13

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Editor

By Jon Coupal | This past week, progressive interest groups announced they had sufficient signatures to qualify an initiative for the 2020 ballot that is a direct attack on Proposition 13. Specifically, this so-called “split roll” initiative would raise property … Continue reading →

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California’s Property Tax Postponement program aids low-income seniors

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Editor

By Jon Coupal | For Californians who are struggling to pay property tax bills that are rising ever higher due to the increasing number of local bonds and parcel taxes, help may be available. Property taxes are held in check … Continue reading →

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Do Democrats in Sacramento really want to fix Prop. 13 problems?

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Editor

By Thomas D. Elias | If it’s ever to be fixed, only a ballot proposition can repair the largest and most obvious inequity caused by Proposition 13, the landmark 1978 tax-cutting initiative that causes next-door neighbors in identical homes to … Continue reading →

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Call the Capitol Monday morning to urge support for Proposition 13

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Editor

The following message was received yesterday from Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association: On Monday, July 2, the California Assembly’s Committee on Revenue and Taxation will consider whether to support a special resolution, ACR 247, in honor … Continue reading →

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After all these years, liberals are still wrong about Proposition 13

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Editor

By Jon Coupal | Forty years ago this week, California voters began the modern tax revolt movement that spread across America like wildfire. The idea that citizens could take back control from an overreaching government helped to propel Ronald Reagan … Continue reading →

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After 40 years, Proposition 13 still protects California taxpayers

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Editor

By Joel Fox| The Proposition 13 tax revolt was more than an uprising against out-of-control property taxes. Passed by voters 40 years ago Wednesday, Proposition 13 survives in deep-blue California because it stands as a strong symbol not only about … Continue reading →

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In Sacramento, Democrats are run by the unions

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Editor

By Jon Coupal | June 6 marks the 40th anniversary of voters’ overwhelming approval of Proposition 13, which has been protecting all California taxpayers ever since. Some people mistakenly think Prop. 13 protects only homeowners, because it cut the property … Continue reading →

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There is no loophole in Proposition 13

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Editor

By Jon Coupal and Patricia Bates | For decades, California progressives have complained about a “loophole” in Proposition 13 that unfairly benefits the owners of commercial real estate to the detriment of homeowners. This characterization has been widely accepted by … Continue reading →

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