As the November election gets closer, be on guard for local governments openly supporting tax hikes – and spending taxpayer dollars doing so. While local officials are free to support or oppose ballot measures, they may not spend public funds on any election contest – either for or against a candidate or initiative. Despite this clear prohibition, this is a growing problem, and it gets worse every election cycle as local governments – egged on by high priced consultants – push the envelope from merely informational activity into clear advocacy. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has a special interest in...