This column has previously described Prop. 19, which barely passed with 51 percent of the vote, as a steak laced with cyanide. It may look good, but …
California Commentary
Will tax-hikers finally get the message?
Although election results are not yet official, it is clear that Proposition 15, the $12 billion property tax hike also known as “split roll,” has …
Prop. 13 is still third rail of California politics
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 …
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 …